THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Government’s efforts to further women-led development across diverse sectors.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, Government is fully committed to ensure highest level of security and smooth pilgrimage experience to devotees of Amarnath Yatra.
- Fencing work begins in border areas of West Bengal, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- New Delhi summons US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest over US strikes on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners.
- Seoul court sentences former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over drone incursions into North Korea and abuse of power.
- And in Badminton, PV Sindhu storms into women’s singles semi-finals of Australian Open tournament in Sydney.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted that from financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance; women are playing a prominent role across diverse sectors. In a social media post, Mr Modi said the growing participation of women in emerging fields such as drone technology is opening new avenues of opportunity and transforming the development landscape across the nation. He noted that over the last 12 years, the NDA Government has worked to further women-led development and this is visible across sectors.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the government is fully committed to ensuring the highest level of security and a smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra.He said this while chairing a high level meeting in New Delhi to review the preparedness of the Shri Amarnath Yatra. Mr Shah directed for creating impregnable multi-layered security grid along the pilgrimage route with the coordinated efforts of the Central Armed Police Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and all security agencies. Our correspondent reports that the Amarnath Yatra will begin on 3rd July and conclude on 28th of August.
“ Union Home Minister emphasized to further strengthen the security framework with the extensive use of modern technologies such as drones, CCTV surveillance and advanced monitoring systems. Mr Shah added that the senior officers of CAPFs and the Jammu and Kashmir Police will continuously monitor arrangements at camp sites throughout the pilgrimage route. He also emphasized for ensuring adequate arrangements for all essential services, including pilgrim registration, accommodation, healthcare facilities, and disaster management. With Dipendra, Anand Kumar , Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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Fencing work in the border areas of West Bengal has started. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today informed the media at a programme in Kolkata on the occasion of 12 years of the NDA government at the Centre. Mr. Adhikari said, people are giving their lands for fencing along the Indo- Bangladesh border. He said that by giving fair price, West Bengal Government is taking the lands from common people and handing it over to the BSF. The Chief Minister said, the land transfer process is ongoing and described the project as a matter of national security.
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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 measures taken by the government towards positioning India as a global leader through its foreign policy. A report:
“Over the last 12 years, India emerged as a formidable global leader driven by bold initiatives that fuse ambition with action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has anchored these efforts in responsibility and inclusivity, ensuring India’s voice resonates across global platforms. India strengthened its old relationships while making new friends, infusing fresh energy into India’s foreign policy while keeping the principle of ‘India First’ supreme.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations are a vital part of India’s global engagement. Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka in November 2025 leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced and critical infrastructure damaged. Standing in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka, India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Sri Lanka. The effort brought together the Indian Navy, Air Force, Army and disaster-response teams in a coordinated rescue and relief operation. India provided comprehensive support to Sri Lanka including immediate relief supplies, medical aid, search and rescue assistance and restoration of damaged infrastructure.
Thanking the Indian government, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister for Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku stated that India had shown immense warmth and solidarity toward the people of Sri Lanka.
The major highlight of India’s foreign policy came during the COVID-19 crisis when it launched the Vaccine Maitri initiative as a testament to its human-centric diplomacy. Since January 2021, India has supplied over 30.12 crore vaccine doses to 99 countries and two UN bodies. This included 1.51 crore doses gifted to over 50 nations and 5.2 crore doses through the COVAX mechanism.
Talking to Akashvani News, Dr. Jyotishko Biswas, a physiotherapist and yoga teacher based in Bangladesh said that the rapid dispatch of the vaccines from India was a profound gesture of goodwill. He extended thanks and best wishes to India, its government, and its people.
In the last 12 years, India has stepped up as a global leader through impactful initiatives like Vaccine Maitri and Operation Sagar Bandhu that blend vision with execution. Its commitment to humanitarian aid and regional partnerships is anchored in the civilizational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Aman Yadav, Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the Modi Government is committed to the conservation and restoration of India’s cultural heritage. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, he said under the mission to bring back stolen or smuggled antiquities from abroad, 670 sculptures and artefacts have been brought back so far. Mr Sekhawat expressed confidence that this number will cross one thousand by the end of this year.
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External Affairs Ministry today summoned Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest regarding continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. This has already resulted in the tragic and avoidable loss of three Indian lives. Our correspondent has the details;
“The US envoy was called in by Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. The Ministry said in a statement that it once again conveyed its deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping. The Ministry said, such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce in a sensitive region at a difficult time. The US Chargé d’Affaires was requested to convey India’s strong concerns to his authorities and to ensure that US forces operating in the region take all necessary measures to prevent the loss of civilian life. This is the second time the US envoy has been summoned by the Ministry. Three Indian seafarers, who were initially reported missing, have been confirmed dead in one of the attacks. SUPARNA SAIKIA, AKASHVANI NEWS, NEW DELHI. “
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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron prepare to jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice, France on Sunday, the spotlight is on India’s remarkable startup journey over the past twelve years. From around three hundred and fifty recognised startups in 2014, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over two lakh thirty five thousand DPIIT-recognised startups and 131 unicorns.
“Several reforms brought by the Government over the last twelve years from the launch of Startup India, establishment of Atal Incubation Centres, the Fund of Funds, and simplified compliance norms have transformed India’s entrepreneurial landscape beyond recognition. The ecosystem today spans deep technology, space, defence, agritech, healthtech and clean energy. Among those that will be spotlighted at the summit is MedevPlus, a med-tech startup that has developed a portable comprehensive eye screening device now being adopted across India, Europe and USA built mostly on government support, without any venture capital funding. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Co-Founder Ravi Kiran spoke about how the government platform gave their innovation the visibility.
It may be noted that the India-France Year of Innovation, of which this summit is the centrepiece, seeks to deepen collaboration between the two nations in emerging technologies, startups and scientific research. Shailesh Menon G, Akashvani News, Nice, France.
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A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison today, after finding him guilty of ordering drone incursions into North Korea to escalate tensions and justify his December 2024 martial law declaration. The Seoul Central District Court convicted the jailed former president on charges of benefiting the enemy and abuse of power. Former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun also received a 30-year sentence for his role in the operation.
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In Badminton, PV Sindhu has stormed into the women’s singles semi-finals of the Australian Open tournament in Sydney. The third-seeded Indian outclassed Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu 21-6, 21-9 in a one-sided quarter-final clash today. Sindhu will next face top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the semi-final match. Yamaguchi defeated India’s Tanvi Sharma 21-14, 21-14 in the Quarter-final clash today.
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The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup will begin tonight with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match is scheduled to begin at 11 PM Indian standard time.
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In FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosts Canada will be up against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B clash at Toronto Stadium tonight. The match will start at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time. The encounter marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.
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Benchmark domestic equity indices ended today’s trading session with strong gains of around two per cent, driven by hopes of de-escalation in West Asia.
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India Meteorological Department has issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya tomorrow. Heavy Rainfall is also expected over other parts of North East India, Bihar, Kerala, Mahe, Odisha, and Sub Himalayan West Bengal tomorrow. The Met Department said that the Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the entire northwest Bay of Bengal, some more parts of West Bengal, Bihar, and some parts of Odisha and Jharkhand.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Government’s efforts to further women-led development across diverse sectors.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, Government is fully committed to ensure highest level of security and smooth pilgrimage experience to devotees of Amarnath Yatra.
- Fencing work begins in border areas of West Bengal, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- New Delhi summons US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest over US strikes on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners.
- Seoul court sentences former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over drone incursions into North Korea and abuse of power.
- And in Badminton, PV Sindhu storms into women’s singles semi-finals of Australian Open tournament in Sydney.
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