The Headlines : 

 

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, combination of Japanese technology and Indian talent can lead tech revolution of the century; Asserts, India took bold and ambitious initiatives in AI, semiconductors, quantum computing and space.
• बिहार मंत्रिमंडल ने प्रत्येक परिवार की एक महिला को अपनी पसंद का व्यवसाय शुरू करने के लिए वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने के लिए नई योजना को मंज़ूरी दी।
• National Sports day marking birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyanchand being celebrated today.
• उत्तराखंड में रुद्रप्रयाग और चमोली में बादल फटने से व्यापक तबाही। जम्मू-कश्मीर में लगातार चौथे दिन रेल यातायात ठप। आज 40 ट्रेनें रद्द।
• In Badminton, PV Sindhu in women’s singles and Men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty to play quarterfinals of BWF World Championships in Paris today.

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And now, time for our segment Dateline India, in which we take a look at the developments taking place at the national or global level. Today, we will talk about NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

 

Today is not just any day – it’s National Sports Day!

जी सायरा बिलकुल सही कहा आपने! देशभर में आज राष्‍ट्रीय खेल दिवस मनाया जा रहा है। देश के अलग-अलग जगहों पर आयोजन हो रहे हैं। 29 अगस्त – खेल भावना, एथलेटिक उत्कृष्टता और भारत के हॉकी के जादूगर मेजर ध्यानचंद की विरासत को याद करने का दिन है। जी हाँ, ये वही ध्यानचंद हैं, जिन्‍होंने जब हॉकी थामी तो मानो टीम गेम को भी पूरा ‘वन मैन शो’ बना दिया! 1905 में आज ही के दिन जन्मे मेजर ध्यानचंद ने हॉकी के मैदान पर अपने अविश्वसनीय कौशल से देश का नाम रोशन किया।

 

Three Olympic gold medals and countless unforgettable moments. He was basically a magician with a hockey stick!

And that’s why today, we not only remember his legacy but also encourage everyone to embrace sports – whether you’re a pro athlete or just hitting the park for a morning jog. Exactly! Sports are more than medals and matches. They teach us discipline, teamwork, perseverance – and they’re the ultimate stress-buster in today’s busy life.

चूंकि हम राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस मना रहे हैं… मेजर ध्यानचंद के कारण – आईए आपको उनके बारे में कुछ रोचक तथ्‍य बताते हैं-

1. हॉकी खिलाड़ी से पहले, ध्यान सिंह ब्रिटिश भारतीय सेना में एक सैनिक थे। उनका जन्म 29 अगस्त, 1905 को इलाहाबाद में शारदा सिंह और समेश्वर सिंह के घर हुआ था। अपने पिता की कदमों पर चलकर, वे भी 16 वर्ष की आयु में ही सेना में भर्ती हो गए थे।

2. Major Dhyan Chand got the ‘Chand’ in his name from his peers in the army, becoming popular in the group for practising hockey at night, under the moonlight, being drawn towards the sport from a very early age.

3. मेजर ध्यानचंद ने 1926-1948 (अड़तालीस) तक अपने पूरे खेल करियर में 1,000 से ज़्यादा गोल किए थे।

4. The hockey legend was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956.

5. 1936 के ओलंपिक फ़ाइनल में मेज़बान जर्मनी के ख़िलाफ़ ध्‍यानचंद ने नंगे पैर खेला था, जिसको देखकर बर्लिन में स्थानीय दर्शक दंग रह गए। और उसी मैच में, भारत ने फ़ाइनल 8-1 से जीत हासिल की थी।

6. During the Berlin Olympics in 1936, Adolf Hilter was so charmed by Dhyan Chand’s hockey skills that he ended up offering him German citizenship and even a military rank, but the hockey player refused the same respectfully.

7. उनकी गोल करने की कला ऐसी थी कि लोगों को अपनी आंखों पर यकीन ना हो। कहा जाता है कि विदेशों में तो उनकी हॉकी स्टिक तक की जाँच हुई कि कहीं इसमें चुंबक तो नहीं लगा। नीदरलैंड के एक दौरे के दौरान, अधिकारियों ने यह जांचने के लिए उनकी स्टिक तोड़कर जांच करने की कोशिश की, लेकिन उनके हाथ कुछ नहीं लगा।

8. Scoring over 500 goals for India in 185 international appearances, Chand was part of the three-time Olympic gold medal-winning side in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), as well as (Berlin).

Lets listen into his interview from Prasar bharati Archives-

Talking exclusively to Akashvani news, Ashok Dhyan Chand, son of Major Dhyan chand highlighted how his father has been an inspiration for the country.

 

राष्‍ट्रीय खेल दिवस पहली बार 1995 (पंचानबे) में मनाया गया और 2012 से राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर मनाया जाने लगा। यह दिवस 2019 में फिट इंडिया मूवमेंट की शुरुआत का भी गवाह बना, जो तब से पूरे देश में एक व्यापक फिटनेस क्रांति बन गया है।

राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस 2025 का विषय है – शांतिपूर्ण समाज और समावेशी समाज को बढ़ावा देने के लिए खेल।

This theme underscores the revolutionary influence that sports has had to entice cross societal boundaries, introduce teamwork and unite people regardless of their differences. It promotes communities that can utilize sports as a means of peace, inclusivity, and understanding of one another, bolstering the possibilities of cooperation and unity.

भारत को जनसांख्यिकीय लाभ प्राप्त है, जो अन्य देशों से बेहतर है, यहां की लगभग पैंसठ प्रतिशत जनसंख्या 35 वर्ष से कम आयु की है, जिससे यह विश्व में सबसे बड़ी युवा जनसंख्या वाला देश बन गया है। राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस 2025 समारोह का नेतृत्व फिट इंडिया मिशन द्वारा किया जा रहा है और इसे 29 से 31 अगस्त तक तीन दिवसीय राष्ट्रव्यापी खेल और फिटनेस आंदोलन के रूप में प्रेरणादायक थीम ‘एक घंटा, खेल के मैदान में’ के तहत आयोजित किया जाएगा।

The movement seeks to spread awareness about the importance of dedicating at least 60 minutes daily to physical activity for preventing lifestyle diseases.

इस वर्ष, राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस को सच्चे अर्थों में एक जन आंदोलन के रूप में मनाया जा रहा है, जिसमें स्कूलों, कॉलेजों और विश्वविद्यालयों के 35 करोड़ से अधिक छात्र, युवा क्लब, स्वयंसेवक और लाखों सामुदायिक समूह एक साथ मिलकर इसे खेल और फिटनेस का राष्ट्रव्यापी उत्सव बना रहे हैं।

Aligned with India’s vision of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, the celebrations aim to foster a culture of mass participation in sports and fitness activities across Bharat. The vision is to unite the entire nation to celebrate inclusively, embracing both modern sports and traditional indigenous games. The framework for the three-day festival is as follows:

Day One (Aug 29): Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand and the Fit India Pledge followed by one hour of playing sports.

दूसरा दिन (30 अगस्त): खेल वाद-विवाद, फिटनेस वार्ता और भारत भर में स्वदेशी और अन्य खेलों जैसे खो-खो, कबड्डी, वॉलीबॉल, बोरी दौड़, रस्साकशी आदि में प्रतियोगिताएं।

Day Three (Aug 31): The celebrations will culminate with Fit India Sundays on Cycle – a nationwide drive to promote cycling as an integral part of life.

 

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that India has received its first Mondo track, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Mr. Mandaviya mentioned that India has become the 25th nation to have a mondo track as earlier only 24 countries in the world had this track. He said that the new track will provide Indian athletes with world-class facilities.

On the occasion Mr. Mandaviya also highlighted the Importance of Sports

केंद्रीय मंत्री ने कहा कि केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल की मंजूरी के साथ, भारत ने राष्ट्रमंडल खेल 2030 के लिए आशय पत्र प्रस्तुत किया है। उन्होंने कहा कि देश ने ओलंपिक 2036 की मेजबानी के लिए भी अपनी बोली प्रस्तुत की है।

Conclusion :

बढ़ती भागीदारी से लेकर वैश्विक स्‍तर पर पोडियम फिनिश करने तक, भारत की खेल यात्रा परिवर्तनकारी रही है। राष्ट्रीय खेल प्रशासन अधिनियम 2025 और खेलो भारत नीति 2025 जैसे सुधारों के साथ, भारत एक ऐसा मज़बूत पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र बना रहा है जो एथलेटिक क्षमता को राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय उपलब्धियों में बदल रहा है।

खिलाडि़यों पर केंद्रित शासन, वैज्ञानिक प्रशिक्षण सहायता और पारदर्शी जवाबदेही तंत्र के माध्यम से, देश एक ऐसी पीढ़ी का निर्माण कर रहा है जो 2036 के ओलंपिक खेलों और विकसित भारत 2047 के दृष्टिकोण की दिशा में खेल उत्कृष्टता और राष्ट्रीय प्रगति, दोनों को आगे बढ़ाएगी।

Remember, sports are not solely about victory or defeat; they are about participation, embracing challenges, and continuously striving for self-improvement. Let’s embody the spirit of sportsmanship, dedication, and healthy competition that Major Dhyan Chand so brilliantly demonstrated.

Let’s pledge to incorporate more movement into our daily routines, whether it’s through organized sports, a brisk walk, or any form of active recreation. Let’s encourage our peers, family, and community to join us in building a healthier, more active society.

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क्षेत्रीय संवाददाता 

In Japan, yoga has found a powerful new rhythm in the fast-paced streets of Tokyo. From sunrise sessions in parks to packed studios across the city, the ancient Indian practice is gaining popularity throughout the country. Japanese citizens are adopting yoga for mental clarity and physical wellness. More from our correspondent:

“In Japan, due to increasing stress and lifestyle-related issues, yoga practice is becoming more popular day by day. Japanese people are adopting yoga for their overall well-being. The Director of the International Yoga Center in Tokyo, Ken Harakuma, said that a large number of people are coming to his center. About 60 yoga teachers are guiding practitioners, and they are also conducting online yoga classes.

The Representative Director of the Maharishi Institute of Total Education, Shizeo Suzuki, said that both yoga and Ayurveda are gaining popularity in Japan. Currently, more than 8 million people are practicing yoga, and a good number of people are also seeking Ayurvedic treatment.

Through yoga, India’s soft power is extending further, and the bond between the two nations is gaining a new identity. For Parikrama, Om Awasthi, Akashvani News, Tokyo.”

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The air is filled with devotion, colours, and celebrations… because the Ganesh Utsav is here! Since last half decade or so the Ganesh utsav is gradually becoming popular in Agartala and rest of Tripura with each passing year. This year too, several clubs in and around Agartala have installed the idols of lord ganesha. Colourful and decorative pandals are at the spotlight in this corner of the country which is popularly known to celebrate the Durga Puja. Here is more in this report on the festivities…

“Agartala is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with full energy. From homes to pandals, simple idols to grand artistic murtis, Ganpati Bappa is winning hearts and pulling crowds, just like Durga Puja. The city is glowing with lights, buzzing food stalls, and non-stop shopping. Clothes, gifts, decorations flying off the shelves. And remember, Durga Puja is just a month away. Till then, let’s celebrate the joy, faith, and prosperity that Bappa brings. Ganpati Bappa Morya. For Parikrama, this is Kunal Shinde from Akashwani News, Agartala.”

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In Assam, East and East Zone Regional Abilympics 2025 held at Srimanta Kalakshetra in Guwahati recently. The Abilympics initiative, often called the “Olympics of Abilities,” is a global movement that holds vocational skills competitions for people with disabilities to showcase their unique talents, promote confidence, and create pathways to employment. More from our Correspondent:

“In the recently concluded Abilympics, Assam emerged as a strong performer, with winners across Cake Decoration, Cleaning, Confectionery and Engineering Design. Manipur, Bihar and other states also made their mark, reaffirming the wide regional spread of talent amongst persons with disability. A total of 13 Persons with Disabilities emerging as medalists with 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze across diverse vocational skill categories. Gold Winners are Abhijit Dutta and Noor Alam Ansari from Assam and Yumnam Naresh Singh representing Manipur. The event was organized by the National Abilympic Association of India with support from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The Winners from Guwahati will now advance to the National Abilympics 2025 to be held in Delhi in November, where Team India will be selected to represent the country at the 11th International Abilympics in Finland in 2027. Aminul Haque Jwadder Akashvani News Guwahati.”

 

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खेल 

India’s badminton star PV Sindhu is all set to play her quarterfinal match at the BWF World Championships 2025. She will face Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani in a high-stakes clash at the Adidas Arena in Paris this evening. Later tonight, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will face second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the men’s doubles quarterfinals.

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Benchmark domestic equity indices ended moderately down on the last business day of the week.The Sensex lost 270 points, to close at 79 thousand 809. Similarly, Nifty dipped 74 points, to settle at 24 thousand 426.

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पुण्‍यतिथि, जयंती या जन्‍मदिन

पुण्यतिथि

मनुभाई पंचोली

आज मनुभाई पंचोली ‘दर्शक’ की पुण्यतिथि है। उन्होंने गुजराती साहित्य को नई ऊँचाई दी, वे एक महान लेखक और स्वतंत्रता सेनानी थे।

स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में जोश से हिस्सा लेने वाले मनुभाई ने नमक सत्याग्रह और भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन में जेल की सजा काटी। शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में, उन्होंने दक्षिणामूर्ति और लोकभारती ग्रामविद्यापीठ की नींव रखी।

उनके उपन्यास ‘साक्रेटीज़’ के लिए उन्हें साहित्य अकादमी और ‘झेर तो पीढा छे जानी’ के लिए उन्हें मूर्तिदेवी पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।

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Madhav Shrihari Aney (29 August 1880 – 26 January 1968),[1] popularly referred to as Loknayak Bapuji Aney or Bapuji Aney, was an ardent educationist, freedom fighter, statesman, a modern Sanskrit poet and a politician. He was also conferred with the title of “Loknayak Bapuji”, which means “The People’s Leader and Respected Father”.[2] He was one of the founders of the Congress Nationalist Party. He was first among the eminent disciples of Lokmanya Tilak such as N C Kelkar, Kakasaheb Khadilkar, Gangadhar Deshpande, Dr B S Munje, Abhyankar, T B Paranjpe and Vaman Malhar Joshi, who walked in the footsteps of Tilak.[3] Accepting the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi on the death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Aney persuaded his colleagues to see the writing on the wall. At the same time he was not blind in his loyalty. He disapproved Congress throwing itself in Khilafat Movement and warned against excessive wooing of Muslims at the cost of national interests. He regarded unity at any price as elusive and dangerous. Since the best safeguard for the minority was the goodwill of the majority. He never permitted his critical faculties to be blurred by emotion. Mahatma Gandhi admiring his calm logic, confided in him and often sought his counsel. He was chosen to arbitrate the disputes between Subhash Chandra Bose and Jatindra Mohan Sengupta. He was never a breaker or a destroyer but was always a cementing factor believing in synthesis and not in segregation.

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मेजर मनोज तलवार

आज जन्मदिन है, उस वीर सपूत का जिन्होंने कारगिल युद्ध में तिरंगे की शान बढ़ाई। जी हाँ, आज जन्मदिन है : मेजर मनोज तलवार का। सियाचिन की बर्फीली चोटियों पर उन्होंने दुश्मनों को चुनौती दी। उनका बलिदान देशभक्ति की अमर कहानी बन गया।

महार रेजिमेंट के इस जांबाज़ ने बचपन से सेना को अपना सपना बनाया। जम्मू-कश्मीर और पूर्वोत्तर में सेवा के बाद, 1999 (निन्यानबे) में सियाचिन में डट गए।

13 जून 1999 (निन्यानबे) को टुरटक की पहाड़ियों पर, गोले बरसते हुए भी उन्होंने हार नहीं मानी। गंभीर घायल होने के बावजूद, अपने सैनिकों को जीत की राह दिखाई। उनकी शहादत ने एक चोटी को ‘मेजर मनोज तलवार पीक’ का नाम दिया।

29 अगस्त 1969 (उनहत्तर) को जन्मे मेजर मनोज तलवार ने 1999 में दुनिया को अलविदा कहा, मगर उनका जज़्बा आज भी ज़िंदा है।

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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the “King of Pop”, he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his music achievements broke racial barriers in America and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, stages, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time based on his acclaim and records.[nb 1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0&list=RDF2AitTPI5U0&start_radio=1

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डॉ. के. राधाकृष्णन

सुप्रसिद्ध भारतीय वैज्ञानिक और भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन – ISRO के अध्यक्ष रह चुके डॉ.के.राधाकृष्णन का आज जन्म दिन है। डॉ. के. राधाकृष्णन, जिन्होंने भारत को अंतरिक्ष में नई ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचाया, एक प्रेरक वैज्ञानिक हैं। मंगलयान को पहले ही प्रयास में मंगल तक ले जाने की उनकी उपलब्धि ने दुनिया को चकित किया।

विक्रम साराभाई स्पेस सेंटर के निदेशक और इसरो के अध्यक्ष के रूप में, उन्होंने चंद्रयान-1 से चाँद पर पानी की खोज की। उनके नेतृत्व में 104 उपग्रहों का एक साथ प्रक्षेपण हुआ।

युवा वैज्ञानिकों को प्रेरित करने वाले उनके विचार आज भी गूँजते हैं। वर्ष 2014 में उन्हें पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित किया गया।

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Akkineni Nagarjuna[4]; born 29 August 1959) is an Indian actor, film producer, entrepreneur, and television presenter known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as in a few Hindi and Tamil films.[5][6] He has appeared in over 90 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards for Ninne Pelladata (1996) and Annamayya (1997). Nagarjuna has also won ten Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.[7] In 2013, he represented the Cinema of South India at the Delhi Film Festival’s 100 Years of Indian Cinema’s celebration.[8] In 1995, he ventured into film production, with a production unit operating in Seychelles, and was a co-director of an Emmy Award-winning film animation company called Heart Animation.[9] Nagarjuna is the co-owner of Annapurna Studios and is also the president of the non-profit film school Annapurna College of Film and Media based in Hyderabad.[10][11][12]

In 1989, Nagarjuna starred in the Mani Ratnam-directed romantic drama film Geetanjali, which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film. In the same year, he appeared in the commercially successful Siva, an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma; featured at the 13th IFFI’ 90.[13][14] Nagarjuna made his Bollywood debut with the 1990 Hindi remake of Shiva. Known by his works in biographical films, he played 15th-century composer Annamacharya in Annamayya (1997), Yavakri (the son of the ascetic Bharadvaja) in Agni Varsha (2002), Major Padmapani Acharya in the war film LOC: Kargil (2003), 17th-century composer Kancherla Gopanna in Sri Ramadasu (2006), Suddala Hanmanthu in Rajanna (2011), Sai Baba of Shirdi in Shirdi Sai (2012), Chandaludu in Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013), and Hathiram Bhavaji in Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).[15]

Nagarjuna has largely starred in action films in a variety of roles, establishing himself as an action star with works such as Aranyakanda (1986), Aakhari Poratam (1988), Vicky Daada (1989), Siva (1989), Neti Siddhartha (1990), Chaitanya (1991), Nirnayam (1991), Antham (1992), Killer (1992), Khuda Gawah (1992), Rakshana (1993), Varasudu (1993), Hello Brother (1994), Govinda Govinda (1994), Criminal (1994), Ratchagan (1997), Azad (2000), Sivamani (2003), Mass (2004), Super (2005), Don (2007), King (2008), Wild Dog (2021), Brahmastra (2022), Naa Saami Ranga (2024) and Coolie (2025).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC1dHOCmGxo&list=RDjC1dHOCmGxo&start_radio=1

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