THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India; World leaders hail Prime Minister Modi’s transformative governance and advocacy for Global South.
- NDA to meet in New Delhi today to celebrate PM Modi’s achievements and completion of 12 years of government.
- Centre unveils 1.25 lakh crore rupees rural development push; New framework under Viksit Bharat G RAM G to roll out from July 1.
- US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast.
- In Cricket, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century helps India A beat Sri Lanka A by 8 runs in tri-series opener in Dambulla.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India today. Mr Modi took the oath of office on 26th of May in 2014. He surpassed the record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who first took oath as an elected Prime Minister on 13th of May in 1952 and served until 27th of May in 1964. Pandit Nehru’s tenure as an elected Prime Minister amounted to 4 thousand 398 days. Now Prime Minister Modi’s continuous tenure is 4 thousand 399 days, making him the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. More details on this from our Correspondent:
The achievement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is particularly noteworthy given the scale and complexity of governance in India, a nation of over 1.4 billion people characterized by extraordinary diversity in language, culture, religion and geography. At a time when many countries have witnessed political churn, frequent changes in government and policy uncertainty, India has experienced continuity in leadership and governance. It reflects sustained public trust across three consecutive national mandates in the world’s largest democracy. Independent global surveys have consistently ranked Prime Minister Modi among the world’s most popular democratic leaders. He has also been conferred with the highest civilian honours of more than 30 countries. Prime Minister Modi’s rise from a humble socio-economic background to the highest elected office without the support of a political dynasty is widely seen as an illustration of the opportunities and social mobility offered by India’s democratic system. During Prime Minister Modi’s tenure, nearly 250 million Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty and people saw rapid expansion of digital public infrastructure, large-scale infrastructure development, improvements in welfare delivery, and broad-based socio-economic progress. During this period, India has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, concluded major trade agreements with leading economies, and emerged as a more influential voice on global issues, including development, technology, climate action and the priorities of the Global South. ANUPAM MISHRA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.
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World leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister of the country. We have a report:
“World leaders have hailed Prime Minister’s transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.
President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka in a letter said that the milestone is a testament not only to Mr Modi’s years in office, but also to the trust and confidence that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in his leadership. He also highlighted India’s remarkable economic and social transformation and noted that Prime Minister Modi’s vision has inspired many beyond India’s borders, including Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape in a personal video message, described Prime Minister Modi as a role model and an example of leadership.
Further, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar also highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation of 1.4 billion people across three terms, and underscored India’s significant achievements in foreign policy, economic growth, infrastructure, and socio-economic development. WITH ANUPAM AND RISHU’S REPORT, CHIRAG JHA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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A meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will be held in New Delhi today to celebrate its government completing 12 years and Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the longest continuously serving elected PM of India. Our Correspondent has more details on the meeting.
“All constituents of the Alliance besides the top leadership of the BJP, including Prime Minister Modi are expected to attend the meeting. The NDA meeting will also be attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of all 22 NDA governed states and Union Territories besides the leaders of all alliance constituents. The meeting will focus on reviewing various national development programmes, infrastructure programmes and the Modi government’s vision to transform the nation into a developed country by 2047. With Anupam Mishra, Priya Mondal, Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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The Centre has unveiled 1.25 lakh crore rupees push for rural development in the country. Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Central government has already allocated 30 thousand crore rupees under MGNREGA. He said, in addition to this, an interim allocation of 95 thousand 692 crore rupees has been released to States and Union Territories. With this, the total allocation will exceed 1.25 lakh crore rupees. Mr Chouhan said this after chairing a virtual meeting of State Rural Development Ministers regarding the implementation of ‘Viksit Bharat G RAM G. The Act will come into force across the country with effect from 1st of next month.
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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 on the Government’s efforts over the last 12 years across key sectors. Today, we focus on the measures taken by the government towards empowerment of the Youth. A report:
“In past 12 years, the Government has given focus to the youth power of the nation. India’s next-generation reforms have now turned into a reform express, with youth power at its core. Young Indians are central to building a developed India and shaping the country’s future across sectors. More than 12 crore new entrepreneurs have received PM Mudra Yojana loans, giving wings to the dreams of Youth. The Government is empowering youth to drive employment and self-reliance and Youth becoming Job Creators, Not Job Seekers.
A female entrepreneur from Raipur in Chattisgarh Isha Patel shared her inspiring journey from cooking at home to establishing a successful café business.
More than 60 lakh youth have been benefited under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. Over 1.6 crore youth have been trained under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana. A growing pool of skilled talent is powering Make in India initiative. 12 lakh appointment letters distributed through Rozgar Melas, turning employment dreams into reality. More than 2.2 lakh startups generated over 23 lakh job opportunities and 16 lakh innovation projects developed by students, providing a powerful foundation to the startup ecosystem. An entreprenuer, Shilpa from Warangal in Telanagana said, Startup India initiative is catalysing startup culture and building a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Under PM-Setu Scheme, 60 thousand Crore rupees allocated for the modernization of one thousand ITIs, equipping youth with industry-ready skills. The country’s Youth Power with Government’s Support is bring a new dawn for India. With Anupam Mishra, Saklen Akhtar, Akashvani News Delhi.”
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A series of programmes will be organized today in Prime Minister Modi’s hometown, Vadnagar in Gujarat, to mark his 12 years of successful governance focussing on public participation to support the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Our Correspondent is sharing details about these programmes:
“The historic town of Vadnagar is witnessing a series of special events to celebrate twelve years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successful governance. To mark the occasion, the district administration has arranged a magnificent ‘Maha Aarti’ and the lighting of ten thousand lamps at the historic Sharmistha Lake in the evening. Parallelly, a series of programs have been organized at the revered Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple by State BJP, with a cleanliness drive and a felicitation ceremony for sanitation workers. Aparna Khunt, Akashvani News, Ahmedabad.”
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The US military has launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast. US officials said, the helicopter was brought down by an Iranian drone and the two pilots were rescued. Now let’s go on to our West Asia Correspondent for details on the recent developments:
Explosions were reported across several locations along Iran’s southern coast, including Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Jask and Kouh-e Mobarak. State media said two water storage tanks in Sirik’s Bamani district were damaged, disrupting local drinking water supplies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would leave no attack or threat unanswered, saying the United States had tested Iran’s resolve.
Meanwhile, on the Lebanese front, a ceasefire reached only days ago is showing signs of collapse. Israel carried out strikes on the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre on Tuesday, after issuing an evacuation order covering the entire city for the first time. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, at least eight people were killed in the attack.The latest fighting has further strained the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which remains formally in place despite repeated violations. The widening violence risks pushing any prospect of a lasting peace further out of reach, as Tehran continues to link developments in Lebanon and the Gulf to the broader regional confrontation. THIS IS Vinod Kumar FOR AKASHVANI NEWS, Dubai.”
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In Men’s Cricket, India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 8 runs in a close contest in the opening clash of ‘Tri-Nation A Series’ at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka yesterday. Opting to bat first, India scored 277 for 6 in stipulated 50 overs, riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 101 runs. Skipper Tilak Varma also scored 60 runs. In reply, Sri Lanka fell short of just 8 runs as they got bundled out for 269 runs, with 7 balls remaining.
India A will next face Afghanistan A tomorrow at the same venue.
AND NOW, FOR A LOOK AT TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS,
- Newspapers have widely noticed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s twelve years in office.
- ‘Modi completes twelve years, BJP hails transformation,’ writes Hindustan Times while The Indian Express headlines, ‘NDA turns twelve today, meets to mark Modi crossing Nehru stint.’
- In an age of quick commerce taking precedence in every household, The Economic Times informs, ‘Zepto pips Instamart in orders but lags BlinkIt.’
- Newspapers also carry a picture of vehicles driving through the Zojila Tunnel, Asia’s longest connecting the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, following its breakthrough ceremony at Minamarg in Ladakh on Tuesday.
- And finally, Financial Express writes about Apple’s digital assistant, ‘Siri jumps on AI bandwagon in more ‘personal’ avatar.
THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India; World leaders hail Prime Minister Modi’s transformative governance and advocacy for Global South.
- NDA to meet in New Delhi today to celebrate PM Modi’s achievements and completion of 12 years of government.
- Centre unveils 1.25 lakh crore rupees rural development push; New framework under Viksit Bharat G RAM G to roll out from July 1.
- US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast.
- In Cricket, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century helps India A beat Sri Lanka A by 8 runs in tri-series opener in Dambulla.
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