THE HEADLINES::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and jointly inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice today.
- Indian Space Research Organisation developing long-life moon landers capable of surviving up to 200 days, says ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.
- IMD says, conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and South Chhattisgarh during next two to three days.
- US President Donald Trump claims, deal to end war with Iran will be signed today and Strait of Hormuz will be opened to all immediately afterwards.
- India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in rain affected first One Day International cricket at Dharamshala.
- In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India to begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham this evening.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nice, France on the first leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia. During his stay in France, he will join French President Emmanuel Macron in jointly inaugurating Bharat Innovates and hold bilateral talks with him on key areas of cooperation and global issues ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit. Mr Modi will subsequently travel to Slovakia for bilateral engagements with the Slovak leadership. At a community reception held at the iconic Hotel Negresco yesterday, a large gathering of the Indian diaspora accorded a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi interacted warmly with members of the community and witnessed colourful cultural performances featuring classical Indian dance forms including Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam, presented by French and Italian artists.
The vibrant reception reflected the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and France. Our correspondent has the details:
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today join French President Emmanuel Macron for the inauguration of Bharat Innovates at the Palais des Expositions in Nice. The event will showcase India’s startup and innovation ecosystem, with around 120 startups presenting innovations to global investors and technology leaders. Following the event, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will hold bilateral talks at Villa Kerylos. The meeting will be the first since India and France elevated their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. The two leaders are expected to discuss cooperation in defence, technology, trade and innovation, besides exchanging views on key regional and global developments. The Prime Minister will later depart for Slovakia for the second leg of his visit. This is Shailesh Menon, for Akashvani News, Nice.”
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Indian Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Slovakia would open new avenues of cooperation between the two countries and help deepen economic ties. She was speaking to Akashvani correspondent in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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The White House has said that US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders during next week’s G7 Summit in France. A senior administration official said, discussions are expected to focus on economic growth, supply chains, Artificial Intelligence, investment partnerships and a range of global security challenges.
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Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman V Narayanan has informed that they have collaborated with the Department of Atomic Energy to develop an advanced artificial heating system that can protect lunar lander from the freezing weather of the Moon. Addressing the CSIR-RISE Conclave in Bengaluru, ISRO chief explained that Chandrayaan 3 lander Vikram fuelled by solar energy operated only for 14 days on Moon. ISRO will now work with the Atomic Energy department to develop a lunar lander that can survive on the Moon for up to 200 days.
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India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over parts of the North Eastern region, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Mahe, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. Conditions are favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, additional parts of Odisha and parts of South Chhattisgarh during the next two to three days.
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India has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by the principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 12 years. During this period, the Modi government carried out many flagship initiatives for the welfare and empowerment of the poor, farmers, women and youth. Akashvani News brings you a special feature 12 Saal– Vishwas Ke, Vikas ke, Jankalyan ke. Today, we focus on the steps taken by the government to bring Ease of Living in the lives of the country’s citizens.
Twelve years of reforms have become twelve years of trust. Whether it is GST, faceless tax, or Digital India, every step has made citizens feel that they too are nation-builders.Comprehensive revisions to income, tax slabs, and rates in the Union Budget 25-26 have been designed to benefit all tax payers. No income tax is payable under the new tax regime on an annual income of upto 12 lakh rupees. 88 percent of taxpayers earn up to 12 lakh rupees and are receiving direct benefits. The number of income tax filers rose from 6.9 crores in the financial year 2022 to 9.2 crores in Financial Year 2025. Next generation GST has simplified taxation and made life easier for citizens. The tax structure is now primarily based on 5 percent and 18 percent slabs, resulting in a broader tax payer base. GST collections reached 2.42 lakh crore rupees in April this year, the highest level ever recorded. Talking to Akashvani News, Film Producer and Distributor, Sameer Dixit said GST reforms are one of the biggest policy decisions.
Narendra Modi government has embraced digital technology and has leveraged this technology within both the realms of politics and policy making. 5G Services have reached 99.6 percent of the country’s districts in just 22 months. The cost of internet data has dropped by 97.07 percent, making internet more affordable and accessible. 7.22 lakh kilometres of optical fibre cable have been laid under BharatNet scheme. India is poised to become a global leader in 6G technology. The goal is to contribute approximately 10 percent to global patents related to 6G. Talking to Akashvani News, Mahendra Tiwari, CEO of Ethernet Xpress said Digital India is helping people living in remote areas and people who are at the bottom of the pyramid.
Over the past twelve years, NDA government has envisioned the nation’s dreams on a grand scale and worked to ensure saturation of programmes designed to enhance public amenities. Ease of living is no longer just a phrase, it has become the government’s guiding mantra. Suparna Saikia, Akashvani News, Delhi.
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US President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed today and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be opened to all immediately afterwards. He made this announcement on a social media post. At the same time, Trump kept the threat of fresh attacks dangling if the deal failed to pan out as expected. He said, hopefully, this process will work out, if it doesn’t, they have the ultimate alternative. The US president also contrasted the proposed agreement with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said the signing of any agreement is unlikely to take place immediately, stating that it will not happen today and may take place in the coming days.
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Iranian authorities have announced the schedule for the farewell, procession and burial ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Iran’s News Agency, farewell ceremonies for the late Khamenei will be held on July 4 and 5 at the Imam Khomeini Prayer Grounds in Tehran. He will be buried at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad on July 9.
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In Men’s Cricket, India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in a rain affected first One Day International of the three match series in Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh last night. Chasing 195 runs, India overhauled the target in 22.5 overs. Indian Skipper Shubhman Gill scored unbeaten 84 off 66 balls. Earlier Put into bat, Afghanistan were bowled out for 194 in 24.5 overs. Shubman Gill was adjudged player of the match.
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In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India will begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham today. The match will start at 7 PM Indian Standard Time. India holds a strong record against Pakistan in Women’s T20 Internationals, winning 13 of their 16 encounters.
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The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and Habuild, organized a landmark global online yoga session this morning as part of the celebrations leading up to the International Day of Yoga. The event, which witnessed participation from more than 130 countries, was held with an aim to create a new Guinness World Record for the most viewers on a YouTube Live Yoga Stream.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS,
- ”Trump, Modi meeting on cards; PM lands in France” reads a headline in Hindustan Times while The Economic Times reports Modi, Macron to inaugurate Bharat Innovates today; the event to help deep tech startups attract knowledge partnerships, funds.
- India flays ‘lethal’ action on mariners”, Jaishankar raises issue with Rubio who warns against violations in Hormuz headlines The Pioneer.
- Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army Chief”, will assume office on 3O June, informs The Statesman.
- Rajnath praises rise in women’s strength in IAF; Indian Airforce sees the commissioning of its first batch of women officers; Defence Minister says Operation Sindoor showed the force’s capability to destroy enemy infrastructure with precision, cites The Hindu.
- Hindustan Times informs Anthropic has disabled its two most powerful Ai models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on a US governement order under the headline, ”In a first, AI Model pulled offline after US govt intervenes”.
- FSSAI bans use of pins, metallic wires in food packaging reads a front page story in The Times of India.
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be attracting over 5 million strong live audience but match attendees from India to be only about 30,000, far less than previous edition in 2022; high average costs, travel hurdles results in tepid interest from Indian travellers writes The Financial Express.
- Finally, in a piece titled ‘Fashion to furnace: Some Luxe Gold watches fail test of time’, The Economic Times writes As yellow metal price hit record high, vintage pieces are being are melted down as the gold content value outstrip their resale worth.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and jointly inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice today.
- Indian Space Research Organisation developing long-life moon landers capable of surviving up to 200 days, says ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.
- IMD says, conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and South Chhattisgarh during next two to three days.
- US President Donald Trump claims, deal to end war with Iran will be signed today and Strait of Hormuz will be opened to all immediately afterwards.
- India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in rain affected first One Day International cricket at Dharamshala.
- In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India to begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham this evening.
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