THE HEADLINES:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold bilateral talks with his Dutch counterpart Robb Jetten and call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, today.
Several important agreements expected to be signed, including in the fields of semiconductor chips, AI and bilateral trade.
Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi warns Pakistan against harbouring terrorists and operating against India.
West Bengal government orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011.
CBSE announces a two stage re-evaluation process of answer sheets for class 12th students.
And in Badminton, Indian duo Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty enter finals of Thailand Open after a thrilling victory over Malaysian pair in the semifinals.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Robb Jetten and will call on their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, this afternoon. The visit carries significance beyond bilateral ties and is expected to shape broader India-EU relations following the recently concluded India-Europe Free Trade Agreement.
Earlier, when the Prime Minister arrived in the Netherlands late last night, he was received by the Dutch foreign minister. He was accorded a grand welcome through cultural & musical performances by the diaspora and dutch troops. Members of the Indian community, representing different age groups, regions, and faiths, gathered to welcome him with traditional dance and musical performances. The venue echoed with chants of “Modi-Modi” and “Vande Mataram” as he arrived.
In a social media post, Mr. Modi said, the welcome was remarkable as it included a dance performance covering Kathak, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam, and also included a Garba performance.
The Prime Minister is addressing the Indian community and will interact with leading business leaders from the. The community event is expected to focus on India-Netherlands ties, the role of the diaspora, and India’s global outreach.
And now, we go live to The Hague in the Netherlands, where Prime Minister Modi is addressing the Indian community.
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After concluding his visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Sweden tomorrow on the third leg of his five-nation tour. The focus is squarely on the robust economic engine driving this partnership. With bilateral trade reaching record highs, Swedish industrial giants are not just observing the Indian market, they are thriving on it. A report…
Several reforms brought by the Government in the last 12 years are being reflected not just among the thriving Indian businesses but also with the success and satisfaction of the international investors. During a talk with Akashvani, Sh. Kamal Bali, Managing Director of Volvo India, explained how the reforms of the last decade have transformed the business landscape for international investors.
It may be noted that PM Modi during his visit to Sweden will hold bilateral talks with PM Kristersson to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation to enhance bilateral trade as well as collaboration in green transition, AI, emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties. The two Prime Ministers will also address the European Round Table for Industry, a leading pan-European business leaders forum, along with H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.Sakshi Singh, AKASHVANI NEWS, Gothernberg Sweden.
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Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said today that if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to decide if they want to be part of geography or history or not. Gen. Dwivedi’s remarks at the event, ‘Sena Samwad’ in New Delhi, came days after the country and the Indian military marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
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Indian agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon Drug worth 182 crore rupees through Operation ragepill. In a social media post, Home Minister Amit Shah shared this information and said that the government is resolved for a Drug-Free India. He said that the busting of the drug consignment destined for the West Asia and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs. The Home Minister added that the government will clamp down on every gram of drugs entering India or leaving the country using our territory as the transit route.
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The West Bengal government has ordered re-verification of all caste certificates issued since 2011. Officials say, questions have been raised about the authenticity and validity of these documents over the past 14 years.
According to government records, nearly 1 crore 69 lakhs caste certificates have been issued for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes during the above mentioned period. Many were distributed through the Duare Sarkar outreach camps. Sub-Divisional Officers and district-level officials will now scrutinize every certificate. If any are found to have been issued based on false information or irregularities, they will be canceled under the law. The directive also covers those names which were recently deleted during the Special Revision of the voter list. Their caste certificates, and those of their dependents, will be reviewed and canceled if necessary.
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Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a notice outlining post-result declaration facilities for Class 12 students, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and transparent evaluation process. In the notice, the Board said, students dissatisfied with their results can avail a two-stage review system. In the first stage, students may apply online for scanned copies of their evaluated answer books, which can be downloaded for review. In the second stage, students can seek verification of discrepancies or request re-evaluation of specific answers based on the marking scheme. CBSE said applications for scanned copies can be submitted online from the 19th to the 22nd of this month at a fee of 700 rupees per subject. Applications for verification and re-evaluation can be submitted between the 26th and 29th of this month.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Gujarat from today. Mr. Shah, who is visiting Gujarat for the first time after the BJP’s landslide victory in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal, will be present in various review meetings throughout the day today. We have a report:
The Union Home Minister will review the progress made in the functioning of the GUDC and Gandhinagar Lok Sabha as well as other development works related to Mansa Municipality, the progress made in the functioning of the public hospital in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha area, the functioning of Akhandanand and Satya Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust. Apart from this, Mr. Shah will hold a meeting with the in-charge and co-in-charge of the toy collection campaign under the Gujarat Khileshe Balak Abhiyan in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. In the evening, Mr. Shah will hold a meeting with the elected corporators of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation of Ghatlodia, Vejalpur, Naranpura and Sabarmati assembly constituencies included in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Pravesh Adiacha, aKASHVANI NEWS, Ahmedabad.
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In Rajasthan, the door-to-door data collection work under Census 2027 has started from today. During this phase, which will continue till June 14, house listing and housing census work will be carried out across the state. Enumerators are collecting details by asking 33 questions related to the construction material of houses and the facilities available in them.
Director of Economics and Statistics, Vinesh Singvi said that the self-enumeration process, which began on May 1 in the state, concluded yesterday. Around 1.5 million families across Rajasthan opted to submit their information through the self-enumeration facility.
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The Government has debunked a digitally altered video of the former Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar claiming that the Afghan Taliban has been paid to take action against Pakistan and that they are fighting on behalf of India. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified that the Retired Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has not made any such statement. It added that the video has been created using AI to spread misinformation and undermine trust in the Indian Armed Forces. The Unit has also given the link of the original video for verification and asked citizens to remain vigilant and refrain from disseminating such content. It has also asked citizens to report such fake claims by calling +91 8799711259 or through an email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening the bilateral ties in all areas. The Prime Minister added that he is looking forward to working together for the shared progress and prosperity of the two nations.
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US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has previously stated that Taiwan does not need to declare independence, as it already considers itself a sovereign nation. The US has long supported Taiwan, including providing it with means of self-defence under US law, while balancing its diplomatic relationship with China.
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and South Interior Karnataka during the next two days. According to IMD, similar conditions will also prevail over Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal tomorrow.
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In the Thailand Open Badminton, the Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the men’s doubles final after defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the semifinal in Bangkok today. The Indian pair won 19-21, 22-20, 21-16 in an 82-minute match to reach their first final of the season and third final at the tournament after title wins in 2019 and 2024.
In the final clash, the Indian duo will be up against either the Indonesian pair of Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin or the Chinese duo of He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu.
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In IPL Cricket, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 07:30 PM.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold bilateral talks with his Dutch counterpart Robb Jetten and call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, today.
Several important agreements expected to be signed, including in the fields of semiconductor chips, AI and bilateral trade.
Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi warns Pakistan against harbouring terrorists and operating against India.
West Bengal government orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011.
CBSE announces a two stage re-evaluation process of answer sheets for class 12th students.
And in Badminton, Indian duo Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty enter finals of Thailand Open after a thrilling victory over Malaysian pair in the semifinals.
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