THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth over 7,780 crore rupees in Assam and West Bengal; Flags off five Amrit Bharat express trains from two states.
- Prime Minister says, development of Eastern India is essential for a developed India and Centre is working towards this goal.
- Delhi Police Cyber Team busts an inter-state investment fraud syndicate; Arrests eight cyber criminals.
- European Union set to hold emergency meeting in Brussels tonight after US President Trump’s tariffs over Greenland issue.
- IMD forecasts dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh tomorrow; Dense fog conditions to prevail over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Bihar.
- In Men’s Cricket, Virat Kohli scores a century as decisive third and final ODI between India and New Zealand underway in Indore
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of development projects worth over 7,780 crore rupees in Assam and West Bengal today and flagged off five Amrit Bharat express trains from two states. In Assam, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, worth over six thousand 950 crore rupees at Kaliabor. The elevated wildlife corridor will ensure uninterrupted movement of animals, reduce human-wildlife conflict. The Prime Minister said the 86 kilometre long corridor is an environmentally
The Prime Minister also flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains, from Kamakhya to Rohtak and Dibrugarh to Lucknow. He emphasised that expanding rail connectivity benefits both social and economic levels.
In West Bengal, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than 830 crore rupees and flagged off three Amrit Bharat trains connecting Kolkata with other parts of the country.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said, all central projects will accelerate the development of West Bengal. He highlighted that for a developed India, the development of Eastern India is essential and the Union Government is continuously working towards this goal. He said his two day programme in Assam and West Bengal strengthen this resolve. Mr Modi observed that Bengal has immense potential for waterways and the Union Government is working on this as well. He remarked that these are the pillars on which West Bengal can be developed into a major hub of manufacturing, trade, and logistics.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, including an Inland Water Transport IWT terminal and a Road Over Bridge. He also launched a state-of-the-art Electric Catamaran in Kolkata. The vessel will support urban river mobility, eco-tourism and last-mile passenger connectivity along the Hooghly River. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Jayrambati-Barogopinathpur-Maynapur new rail line and a new train service between Maynapur and Jayrambati.
Later, addressing a Parivartan Sankalp Sabha in Singur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress. He alleged that the state government has been blocking the implementation of central schemes, preventing benefits from reaching the people. The Prime Minister emphasized that development initiatives should rise above political rivalries and focus on the needs of citizens.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the Centre’s efforts to honour Bengal’s cultural icons. He said Parliament and the people of India had commemorated the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, calling it a guiding mantra for building a “Viksit Bharat”.
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that India’s primary objective is to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. He was speaking at a programme held at the Medium Calibre Ammunition Facility established by Solar Industries in Nagpur. On the occasion, the first production consignment of the Pinaka Guided Rocket was dispatched in the presence of the Defence Minister. Mr. Singh said that exports of Pinaka missiles developed at the facility have already begun, and several countries have shown interest in procuring them.
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Nominations for the election of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president are scheduled to be filed tomorrow. According to the poll schedule released by Party’s National Returning Officer, K Laxman, nominations can be filed between 2 PM to 4 PM, the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place between 4 PM to 5 PM followed by the window for withdrawal of nominations, which will remain open till 6 PM. After the completion of the nomination process, if required, polling will take place on Tuesday.
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In Chhattisgarh, an encounter between security forces and Maoists has been continuing since yesterday in Bijapur district. Two more bodies were recovered from the encounter site today. With this, the total number of Maoists killed in the encounter has risen to six, including four women Maoists. Security forces have recovered a total of six rifles from the spot, including two AK-47s, one INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles, and one carbine.
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Government has debunked a video circulating on social media which claims that legal minimum wage will not be determined under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has informed that the viral claim is misleading. The Unit added that there will be no reduction in the wage rate paid to workers and legal guarantee of employment will continue as before. PIB has further urged the citizens to always rely on official sources for accurate information.
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Delhi Police Cyber Team has busted an inter-state investment fraud syndicate, arresting eight notorious cyber fraudsters. According to the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abhimanyu Poswal, the gang’s modus operandi involved luring people into fake investment schemes by contacting them via WhatsApp calls. He added that the main handlers were operating from Cambodia. Mr Poswal said that they have recovered 10 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards, and multiple bank accounts from the accused.
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The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has dismantled an international drug syndicate, leading to the seizure of psychotropic substances valued at approximately 5 crore rupees in the international market. According to the Delhi Police, the arrested individuals are Nigerian nationals. Police said, it was revealed during the investigation that the accused were supplying psychotropic substances in various areas of the national capital and adjoining states. The Crime Branch said, further investigation is underway to identify other members of the syndicate and trace the international network involved in drug trafficking.
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United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be on an official visit to India tomorrow at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s third official visit to India since assuming office as president and his fifth visit to the country over the past decade. The trip follows recent high-level exchanges, including visits by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024 and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in April 2025.
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The European union (EU) is set to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels today after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight European countries over their opposition to a potential American acquisition of Greenland. Ambassadors from all twenty seven EU member states will deliberate on the issue. A report:
“President Trump earlier announced in a social media post on Truth Social that ten percent tariff would take effect on 1st of next month for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. He added that the tariffs would rise to twenty five percent on 1st of June and would remain in effect until Greenland is sold to the US. Trump stressed the strategic importance of Greenland for US security and its rich mineral resources. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called the move completely wrong, while French President Emmanuel Macron described it as unacceptable. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, tariffs would undermine trans-atlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Meanwhile, several European countries have deployed troops to Greenland at Denmark’s request. With Kaumudee’s report Renuka for Akashvani News.”
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India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh tomorrow while dense fog conditions will prevail over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Bihar. In West Rajasthan, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim also dense fog conditions will remain.
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In Men’s Cricket, chasing the target of 338 runs set by New Zealand in the third ODI in Indore, hosts India were 277 for 6 in 43.2 overs, when the reports last came in. Virat Kohli has scored a century and is leading India’s chase as the team struggles to keep up after losing four wickets in just 13 overs.
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The 53rd edition of the World Book Fair concluded this evening. Organised by the National Book Trust, the nine-day fair witnessed the participation of over a thousand publishers from more than 35 countries. Our correspondent reports that bringing stories, ideas, and cultures under one roof, the fair attracted readers of every age group from curious children and enthusiastic youth to seasoned senior citizens.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN: –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth over 7,780 crore rupees in Assam and West Bengal; Flags off five Amrit Bharat express trains from two states.
- Prime Minister says, development of Eastern India is essential for a developed India and Centre is working towards this goal.
- Delhi Police Cyber Team busts an inter-state investment fraud syndicate; Arrests eight cyber criminals.
- European Union set to hold emergency meeting in Brussels tonight after US President Trump’s tariffs over Greenland issue.
- IMD forecasts dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh tomorrow; Dense fog conditions to prevail over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Bihar.
- In Men’s Cricket, Virat Kohli scores a century as decisive third and final ODI between India and New Zealand underway in Indore.
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