THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for transforming public perception of police through greater professionalism, sensitivity and responsiveness.
- Winter session of Parliament begins tomorrow; 13 bills to be taken up during the session.
- Delhi Police Special Cell busts terror module linked to a Pakistan-backed gangster; Three arrested.
- Thirty seven maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh.
- VPN services suspended across Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir to strengthen surveillance capabilities.
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinch Women’s Doubles title of Syed Modi International Badminton tournament in Lucknow.
- And in Cricket, India set target of 350 runs for South Africa in first ODI at Ranchi; Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set new ODI records.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for transforming public perception of the police, especially among young people, by improving professionalism, sensitivity, and responsiveness. He was speaking at the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Raipur.
The Prime Minister urged universities and academic institutions to study the use of forensics in investigations, saying it would strengthen the criminal justice system. He also highlighted the need for regular monitoring of banned outfits, comprehensive development of areas freed from Left Wing Extremism, and innovative measures to bolster coastal security.
On tackling drug abuse, PM Modi stressed a Whole-of-Government approach, combining enforcement, rehabilitation, and community-level intervention.
Our correspondent reports, the Conference, themed ‘Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions’, witnessed in-depth deliberations on a wide range of national security matters.
The Prime Minister distributed the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. He also presented awards to the three best-performing cities in urban policing, a recognition instituted for the first time to encourage innovation and improvement in urban policing.
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Prime Minister Modi has said, Mann Ki Baat’ is an excellent platform to bring to the fore the collective efforts of the people to the public. He said, the recent developments like inauguration of the world’s largest leap engine MRO facility in Hyderabad, induction of INS Mahé into the Indian Navy, unveiling of Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in the country, reflect India’s new thinking, innovation and youth power. Sharing his thoughts in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani today the Prime Minister said, achieving a major milestone in the agriculture sector, India has set a historic record with food grain production of 357 million tonnes.
Referring to the fourth Kashi-Tamil Sangamam which will commence on the 2nd of next month at Namo Ghat in Kashi, Mr Modi said, this year’s programme has a very interesting theme: Learn Tamil – Tamil Karakalam.
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The Prime Minister today highlighted Goa’s rich naval heritage in his Mann Ki Baat address, drawing attention to a unique museum that showcases the evolution of India’s naval aviation.
Goa’s identity is not limited to sun, sand and beaches. It is also home to a remarkable defence establishment that invites every visitor to experience the legacy of India’s naval aviation. In his Mann Ki Baat address today, the Prime Minister spoke about the Naval Aviation Museum located in Vasco. To tell us more, we spoke with the in-charge of the museum, Hardeep Singh Rana.
The museum which attracts thousands of students and tourists every year will keep motivating young minds to join the Armed Forces. Mahesh Chopade, Akashvani News, Panaji.
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The Winter session of Parliament will begin tomorrow. Our correspondent reports that the Session will provide a total of 15 sittings spread over a period of 19 days.
A total of 13 bills are listed in the legislative business which are likely to be taken up for passage during the session. The bills include – the National Highways (Amendment) Bill, the Atomic Energy Bill, the Corporate laws (Amendment) Bill, the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Higher Education Commission of India Bill-2025. In the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Besides, discussion and voting on the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2025-26 will also be taken up during the session. With Dipendra Kumar, Pallavi Parmar, Akashvani News Delhi.
Eariler in the day, the government convened an all party meeting in New Delhi to ensure smooth functioning of both the Houses of Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting attended by 50 Leaders from 36 political parties.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters that the government has appealed to floor leaders of all political parties for cooperation during the Winter Session for smooth functioning of the two Houses.
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In Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, thirty-seven Maoists surrendered before the police today. These Maoists were active in different parts of the Bastar division.
The thirty-seven Maoists who surrendered today were active in various areas of Dantewada, Narayanpur, Bijapur and Sukma districts of the Bastar region. Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai informed that twenty-seven of those who surrendered carried a combined reward of sixty-five lakh rupees. These Maoists are accused of being involved in various incidents. Under the State Government’s rehabilitation policy, each of the surrendered Maoists will be provided financial assistance of fifty thousand rupees along with other benefits. Vikalp Shukla, Akashvani News, Raipur.
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Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a terror module linked to a Pakistan-backed gangster arresting three people. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Additional CP, Special Cell, Pramod Kumar Kushwaha said, the module is being led by a Pakistani national, Shahzad Bhatti, who is currently working at the behest of the Intelligence Agency of Pakistan.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, the Poonch administration has suspended the Virtual Private Network, (VPN) services across the district. It is aimed at strengthening the surveillance capabilities and ensuring public safety. The request for curb came from the security forces, who flagged that VPNs were being misused to bypass standard internet monitoring mechanisms. Essential and government services are not likely to be affected, but users relying on VPNs for work or privacy-related needs may experience disruptions.
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Border Security Force (BSF) has seized 272 Drones coming from Pakistan inside Punjab border to drop arms, ammunition and narcotics since January this year. It has also recovered over 367 kilogram of Heroin.
Addressing its annual Press Conference at JCP Attari in Amritsar, Inspector General, Punjab Frontier, Dr Atul Fulzule said, the various other drugs like ICE and opium have also been seized.
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In Tamil Nadu, eleven people were killed and 54 injured in a bus accident near Tirupattur in Sivaganga District. The incident occurred when two government buses from Aranthangi to Dindigul and Tirupattur to Karaikudi rammed against each other late this evening near Tirupattur. The injured have been admitted to the nearby Government hospitals. It is said that the driver of the bus from Mettupalayam had allegedly slept on wheel. Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. Arrangements have been made to shift the severely injured to the Government Hospital at Madurai.
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The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories. The Commission has extended the deadline for enumeration to the 11th of next month. The draft electoral roll will now be published on the 16th December and the final electoral Roll will be published on 14th February next year.
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In Sri Lanka, relief efforts continue for people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian Air Force has pressed in domestic support operations. A C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force today airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune and Vadodara to Chennai, enabling rapid deployment of over 300 NDRF personnel and around 35 tonnes of essential gear. Rescue efforts in Sri Lanka under operation Sagar Bandhu intensified today as an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter carried out a dramatic airlift. Twenty-four people, including 12 Indians and 10 other foreigners, two Sri Lankans and a pregnant woman, were flown safely to Colombo, along with three critical casualties. Meanwhile NDRF teams continued relief and rescue efforts at Puttalam and Badulla. Ahmed Muyeen farooqi, Akashvani News, Badulla.
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The Weather Department has said, the Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts moved nearly northwards with the speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours. Our Chennai correspondent reports, the storm is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts during the next 24 hours.
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In Badminton, the pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched the women’s doubles crown at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow, today. The Indian duo defeated Japan’s eighth seeded duo of Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe by 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 in the final.
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In Men’s Cricket, hosts India have set a target of 350 runs for South Africa in the opening ODI of three-match series in Ranchi. In reply, South Africa were 274 for 8 in 41.4 overs when reports last came in.
Virat kohli and Rohit Sharma set new ODI records today. Kohli scored 135 runs, his 52nd One Day century, the maximum in the format. Rohit Sharma made the world record for hitting most sixes in ODIs. Rohit has now 352 sixes to his name.
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The News Services Division of Akashvani will bring you Special Programmes– “Issues Before Parliament” and “Sansad Ke Samaksh Mudde” tonight. These can be heard on Akashvani Rainbow and Additional Frequencies from 9.30 to 10.00 pm.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for transforming public perception of police through greater professionalism, sensitivity and responsiveness.
- Winter session of Parliament begins tomorrow; 13 bills to be taken up during the session.
- Delhi Police Special Cell busts terror module linked to a Pakistan-backed gangster; Three arrested.
- Thirty seven maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh.
- VPN services suspended across Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir to strengthen surveillance capabilities.
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinch Women’s Doubles title of Syed Modi International Badminton tournament in Lucknow.
- And in Cricket, India set target of 350 runs for South Africa in first ODI at Ranchi; Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set new ODI records.
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