THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, trade and mobility agreements with numerous countries will open up countless opportunities for Indian youth.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM tomorrow.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership between India and EU; Also to be Chief Guest at Republic Day Parade.
- Election Commission to celebrate National Voters’ Day tomorrow; Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, pure electoral rolls are bedrock of democracy.
- In Australian Open Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson advance to Round of 16 of Men’s doubles event.
- In Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in their third and final group-stage match at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government is making efforts to create new opportunities for the youth in the country and abroad. Addressing the 18th National Rozgar Mela virtually from New Delhi today, he said, India is signing trade, mobility agreements with several countries that opens countless opportunities for the country’s skilled youth. Mr. Modi highlighted that on this significant day, more than sixty-one thousand young people are beginning a new chapter in their lives by receiving appointment letters for government services.
Highlighting the country’s robust economy, Mr. Modi said that it is the only economy in the world which doubled its GDP within a decade.
The Prime Minister highlighted that India is emerging as a major manufacturing power, with unprecedented growth in production and exports across sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, defence, and automobiles.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani tomorrow at 11 AM. It will be the 130th episode of the monthly radio programme. The programme will be broadcast across the entire Akashvani and Doordarshan network, the AIR News website, and the Newsonair mobile app. It will also be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, the PMO, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Akashvani will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi on her official visit to India this afternoon. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that her visit will explore the next phase of the India and European Union (EU) Strategic partnership. He added that India and the EU share a partnership rooted in mutual trust and shared values. She will be the chief guest along with the President of the European Council António Luís Santos da Costa at Republic Day celebrations on Monday. Both the leaders will also co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit on the 27th of this month.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that as the world is going through a period of uncertainty, the youth must remain physically, mentally and emotionally strong and be prepared to take on every challenge. Addressing the cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt today, Mr Singh exhorted the youngsters to draw inspiration from the brave and dedicated NCC cadets.
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has said that Uttar Pradesh is not only the spirit of the country but also going to become the growth engine of Viksit Bharat. Mr Shah was addressing the ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrations as the Chief Guest in Lucknow this afternoon. The Home Minister said that now Uttar Pradesh is the fourth biggest economy in the country which is contributing 20 percent in the food grain pool and has become the food basket. On this occasion, Mr. Shah also launched the ‘One District One Cuisine’ scheme.
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The Election Commission will celebrate the 16th National Voters’ Day tomorrow. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the celebrations in New Delhi as the Chief Guest. The theme for this year’s National Voters Day is My India, My Vote, with the tagline Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.
In his message on the eve of the National Voters Day, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today highlighted that pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy.
The CEC noted that there was not a single appeal filed against the final electoral roll in Bihar, establishing its sanctity and credibility. He also called upon the young voters to lead the fight against misinformation, disinformation, and false narratives.
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Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, PRAGATI, has marked a significant milestone with the successful conduct of its 50th meeting. Since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, PRAGATI has transformed governance by enabling real-time monitoring and resolution of key infrastructure projects and public grievances through direct Prime Ministerial review. The platform exemplifies cooperative federalism, bringing together the Centre, States, and Union Ministries on a single digital interface. Over a decade, PRAGATI has helped accelerate decision-making, resolution of issues causing delay in key infrastructure projects, and instilled a strong culture of accountability. Today, in this special series, we take a look at the Padur Strategic Crude Oil Storage Project which is located in Karnataka. A report:
“The 2.5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) Padur Strategic Crude Oil Storage project involves the construction of underground rock caverns forming a core component of India’s Phase-I Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) programme, along with facilities at Visakhapatnam and Mangaluru. During the execution, a 36-kilometre-long crude oil pipeline was required to facilitate crude oil transfer to the caverns, along with a 10-kilometre-long 110 kV power transmission line to ensure a reliable power supply. Although the Right of Use (RoU) had been acquired for 34.4 kilometres, RoU for the remaining 1.6 kilometres could not be secured due to local resistance. As a result, the project faced the risk of indefinite delay in commissioning. The matter was taken up for review on 22nd April 2015 under the PRAGATI mechanism, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was subsequently reviewed again on 23rd March 2016. During these PRAGATI reviews, the project’s implementation status was examined, and the Government of Karnataka was specifically directed to provide the required Right of Use (RoU) for the crude oil pipeline and the associated power transmission line. As a direct outcome of PRAGATI driven intervention, the Padur Strategic Crude Oil Storage Project achieved 100 per cent physical progress and was successfully commissioned by 31st December 2018. The project stands as a model example of how PRAGATI driven governance translates strategic intent into timely outcomes.AKSHIT VEDYAN FOR AKAHVANI NEWS DELHI”
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Bangladesh’s national election campaign is intensifying, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami emerging as the main rival forces and trading increasingly sharp political attacks just days after campaigning began. Senior leaders from both sides have addressed rallies across the country. Speaking at a rally in Thakurgaon, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accused Jamaat of opposing Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War and labelled the party a threat to national security. Jamaat leaders in turn have also accused the BNP of submitting to foreign influence, while the BNP has countered by alleging Jamaat’s historical allegiance to Pakistan. Meanwhile, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of undermining democracy by suspending the Awami League ahead of the February 12 general elections.
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Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the the teachings of Lord Buddha continue to illuminate paths of harmony and coexistence across the globe. The Minister said this while speaking at the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026 in New Delhi today.
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In Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson advanced to the round of 16 of the men’s doubles event at the Australian Open 2026. The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish pair registered a hard-fought 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Mexico’s Santiago González and the Netherlands’ David Pel to seal their place in the last 16.
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In the Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in their third and final group-stage match at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The match was reduced to 37 overs per side due to rain. India achieved the DLS target of 130 runs in just 13.2 overs. Put into bat first, New Zealand were bowled out for 135 runs in 36.2 overs. As per the DLS method, the target for India was revised to 130 runs. For India, skipper Ayush Mhatre scored 53 runs off 27 balls.
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In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a set target of 110 runs for Delhi Capitals in a league match at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
Earlier put into bat first, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were all out for 109 in the stipulated 20 overs.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, trade and mobility agreements with numerous countries will open up countless opportunities for Indian youth.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM tomorrow.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership between India and EU; Also to be Chief Guest at Republic Day Parade.
- Election Commission to celebrate National Voters’ Day tomorrow; Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, pure electoral rolls are bedrock of democracy.
- In Australian Open Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson advance to Round of 16 of Men’s doubles event.
- In Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in their third and final group-stage match at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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