THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch multiple development projects worth around 20 thousand crore rupees at Vav-Tharad in Gujarat today; To also inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, India has become free from left-wing extremism due to steps taken by Modi government.
- Government notifies 33 questions for first phase of Census 2027 begining tomorrow.
- Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir being celebrated across the country today.
- US President Donald Trump threatens widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources if a deal to end war with Tehran is not reached shortly.
- India’s Sheetal Devi named ‘Para Archer of the Year 2025’ by World Archery for her extraordinary achievements.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a day-long visit to Gujarat today. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar this morning, marking the Mahavir Jayanti. Mr Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad and address a public gathering. Thereafter, Mr Modi will travel to Vav-Tharad where he will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around 20 thousand crore rupees. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation 3 projects worth 3,664 crore rupees under the Ministry of Power at the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda in Kutch district. In addition, the foundation stone of Idar-Badoli bypass four-lane road and Dholavira-Mauana-Wowa-Santalpur section will be laid at a cost of 750 crore rupees.
Mr Modi will also inaugurate Packages 1 to 4 of the Ahmedabad-Dholera, built at a cost of 5,105 crore rupees. He will dedicate to the nation projects worth 891 crore rupees of the Ministry of Railways. In addition, Mr Modi will also flag off the Khedbrahma-Himmatnagar-Asarwa train from Khedbrahma.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Mr Modi will provide housing to citizens in 38,949 houses in 34 districts of Gujarat, which will realize the dream of own house for the citizens of rural areas of the state. HARSHAL PANDYA, AKASHVANI NEWS, AHMEDABAD.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten yesterday. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that during their conversation they discussed ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands ties. Mr Modi noted that both leaders also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
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President Droupadi Murmu will be on a day-long visit to Bihar today to attend the second convocation of Nalanda University at Rajgir. The event marks a significant diplomatic and academic gathering, with Governor Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also in attendance.
”President Droupadi Murmu will attend the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University in Rajgir today. During the ceremony, she will award gold medals to 36 students from various faculties and confer PhD degrees upon 10 research scholars. Students from 13 countries, including Argentina, Vietnam, Nepal, and Bhutan, will participate in the event. During her visit, the President will also perform the formal inauguration of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. The establishment of this center was previously announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit. Additionally, the President will inaugurate the Vishwamitralaya Auditorium, which has a seating capacity of 2,000. Following these events, she is scheduled to tour the ruins of the Ancient Nalanda University. SAVITA PAREEK, AKASHAWANI NEWS, PATNA.”
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Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India has become free from left-wing extremism due to steps taken by the Modi government. Mr Shah said that left-wing extremism restricted the development in the affected areas, but now the development is reaching these regions. Mr Shah stressed that anyone who takes up arms will be dealt with strictly, and a bullet is answered with a bullet. He was replying to the discussion in the Lok Sabha under Rule 193 on efforts to free the country from Left-Wing Extremism yesterday.
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The government has notified a set of 33 questions to be asked during the first phase of Census 2027. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan informed that the Census will be conducted in two phases. Mr Narayan said House listing and Self-Enumeration will be carried out in the first phase between 1st of April and 30th of September as per schedules finalised by States and Union Territories.
The Commissioner noted that the self-enumeration portal will be available in 16 languages.
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Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir is being celebrated across the country today.
”Mahavir Jayanti is considered to be one of the most auspicious day for the Jain community and holds a lot of importance in their religious life. Followers of Lord Mahavir celebrate this festival by chanting prayers, offering Prasad and participating in chariot processions. More than a festival, it is a heartfelt tribute to a life devoted to compassion, self-restraint, and truth.
President Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to the countrymen, especially the Jain brothers and sisters on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In her message, President Murmu said that Bhagwan Mahavir’s five principles of Ahimsa (i.e. non-violence), Satya (i.e. truth), Asteya (i.e. non-stealing), Brahmacharya (i.e. self-control) and Aparigraha (i.e. non-possessiveness) – inspire everyone to walk on the right path in life. CHIRAG JHA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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Keralam will go to polls on 9th of April to elect a new assembly. In our series of constituency profiles, today we take a look at Pathanapuram constituency of Kollam district.
“Pathanapuram assembly constituency of Kollam district in Keralam is witnessing a fight with seven candidates. Ruling LDF is fielding sitting MLA and Minister K B Ganesh Kumar of Kerala Congress B. NDA is having Anil Pillai of Twenty 20 Party. Congress leader Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is the UDF candidate here. Vipin Kanikonathu of BSP, Aneesh Kilimanoor of DHRM Party and two Independent candidates are also contesting here. In the last Assembly elections K B Ganeshkumar defeated Jyothikumar Chamakkala by a margin of more than 14 thousand votes. More than 1.79 lakh voters are there and more than 94 thousand among them are women voters. SMITHY M PALLURUTHY, AKASHVANI NEWS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.”
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The seven-day International Film Festival Delhi 2026 will conclude today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The closing ceremony of the festival was organised yesterday.
“The closing ceremony of the film festival began with the national song Vande Mataram and the national anthem. Renowned Actor Anupam Kher delivered a poetic tribute to cinema, holding the audience in rare silence, while music by Artist Ricky Kej heightened the atmosphere, culminating in a powerful closing performance.
The week-long festival showcased more than 125 films from across the world, marking a major addition to India’s global cinema calendar. Free public screenings, discussions, workshops, and cultural programs were also organized as part of the festival. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Filmmaker Anusha Rizvi shared her views on the importance of such film festivals. She highlighted that such opportunities are rare for Delhi’s creative community and platforms like these help bridge the gap by fostering meaningful exchange and collaboration.
During the film festival, an exhibition was also at display showcasing vintage film posters including Sholay and Hollywood classics, to celebrate cinematic nostalgia from various countries. During the event, films like Dhurandhar, Sitaare Zameen Par, , Pyaasa, Tanvi-the Great , Sirat , Roja and Dear Maa were screened for the visitors. SHIVANG MISRA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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Mission Karmayogi, also known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, is a flagship initiative of the Government aimed at reforming civil services through continuous learning and competency-driven training. As part of this initiative, Sadhana Saptah, a week-long capacity building programme, will be observed from the 2nd to the 8th of April to promote skill enhancement and adoption of emerging technologies among government officials.
Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Dr R Balasubramaniam, Member (HR), Capacity Building Commission, said that Mission Karmayogi is playing a key role in making government officials future-ready and transforming the capacity-building ecosystem in the country.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached shortly. In a recent interview with a news channel, Mr Trump said that US troops could seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.
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India’s Sheetal Devi has been named ‘Para Archer of the Year 2025’ by World Archery, adding to her extraordinary achievements, which also include a historic world championship crown. The 19-year old from Jammu and Kashmir became the first female armless archer to win Gold at the World Para Archery Championships, topping the women’s compound event in Gwangju, South Korea.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS,
- “India has become free from naxals declares Shah in LS” headlines the Hindustan Times while The statesman headlines “era of red terror fading says Shah, slams Congress, left” and the Pioneer headlines “shadow of red terror lifted, Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha”
- The Times of India headlines “Trump threatens to blow up iran’s oil Island if deal not reached soon, while The Hindu headlines “Trump threatens iran’s oil power sites over deal and the Indian express headlines “great progress on Iran talks, says Trump, then warns of huge infra attack while the Hindustan times headlines “Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure”
- Most papers on the front page have a story on Sensex 2027 starting from April 1st, the Asian age headlines census from April 1st, data to stay confidential says government”
- The financial express headlines “a year to forget for markets sensex closes FY 26 in the red’ For first time in 6 years rupee hits 95, Bond yields touch 7% “the paper also quotes FM Nirmala Sitaraman as saying “rupee is doing absolutely fine”.
- The Indian express rates editorial title “Dhaka moves forward Kathmandu goes back” writes that in recent months two countries in India’s neighbourhood have framed similar political trajectories.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch multiple development projects worth around 20 thousand crore rupees at Vav-Tharad in Gujarat today; To also inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar.
- Home Minister Amit Shah says, India has become free from left-wing extremism due to steps taken by Modi government.
- Government notifies 33 questions for first phase of Census 2027 begining tomorrow..
- Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir being celebrated across the country today.
- US President Donald Trump threatens widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources if a deal to end war with Tehran is not reached shortly.
- India’s Sheetal Devi named ‘Para Archer of the Year 2025’ by World Archery for her extraordinary achievements.
