THE HEADLINES::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi today.
- Prime Minister says, lifting more than 25 crore people out of poverty during past 12 years of NDA government shows that its policies are correct and moving in right direction.
- Indian Chamber of Commerce plans to channel investments worth one lakh crore rupees into West Bengal.
- IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in places over North East, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala and Mahe today.
- US military strikes multiple targets in Iran in latest escalation of tensions in West Asia.
- Prime Minister Modi praises performance of Indian sportspersons and urges the nation to set ambitious targets for Olympics.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Team India’ for a Viksit Bharat, this year’s theme, ‘Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047’, focuses on the well-being and development of every Indian, regardless of age, region, gender, or socio-economic background. The Governing Council Meeting will deliberate on the approach to realise this vision and translate it into concrete, measurable outcomes for every citizen across the country.
Measures for promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing skilling, and creating sustainable employment opportunities across the country will also be deliberated upon in the meeting. The discussions will further focus on collectively charting an Implementation Roadmap that leverages key enablers, including Governance, Digital Public Infrastructure, Convergence, Partnerships, and Data-driven Systems, alongside a structured mechanism to track short, medium, and long-term outcomes, ensuring accountability and measurable impact. A key thrust will be on aligning State Visions with the National Vision on Inclusive Human Development, reinforcing a unified and collaborative approach toward equitable and sustainable growth. The Governing Council of NITI Aayog will also focus on the recommendations of the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held during 26th to 28th December last year. With Anupam Mishra, Anand Kumar, Akashvani News ,Delhi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, aspirations of 140 crore citizens of the country will definitely be fulfilled. He said that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has always strengthened the nation’s trust. Mr Modi was addressing the NDA Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi yesterday evening. He said, the rising sun of hope in 2014 has today transformed into a ray of renewed confidence. He said, for the first time, the people of the country have seen that when a government is run with a right intention, the development also takes place at a rapid pace. Mr Modi said, the lifting of more than 25 crore people out of poverty during these 12 years of the NDA government reflects that it policies are correct and its direction is right.
In his address, the Prime Minister said that at a time when the economies of major countries around the world are struggling, India has still achieved a growth rate of 7.7 per cent in 2025-26. He said the country has moved out of the Fragile Five category and has now become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Earlier yesterday, the National Democratic Alliance adopted a resolution lauding Mr Modi on achieving the feat of becoming the country’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
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BJP President Nitin Nabin has said that a total of 75 delegates from 35 political parties participated in the NDA conclave held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking to the media, Mr Nabin said the NDA leaders expressed their gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and congratulated him on a historic milestone, calling it a moment of pride for 140 crore people of the country.
Mr. Nabin said, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India is moving forward towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. He added that the Prime Minister’s guiding mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” has connected people across the country.
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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 the welfare of the poor.
Over the past twelve years, the Narendra Modi government has implemented several flagship schemes for the welfare of the poor and to strengthen social security. Housing for the poor is the major focus area of the Modi government. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Gramin, more than four crore houses have been allocated to states for economically weaker families in rural areas. In the area of food security, the government is providing free food grains to over 81 crore beneficiaries across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Talking to Akashvani News, Indramani Naik of Kalahandi in Odisha said that the poor people are benefiting through this scheme.
The world’s largest public healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is providing health coverage of five lakh rupees to vulnerable families, while Pradhanmantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras are offering generic medicines at affordable rates. Around ten crore 82 lakh beneficiaries have availed cashless treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Talking to Akashvani News, Fayaz Ahmad of Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme is facilitating the poor to avail treatment during emergencies.
Over ten crore fifty five lakh women have been provided free LPG gas connections under the Pradhan antri Ujjwala Yojana, freeing them from the health hazards of traditional cooking fuels. Meanwhile, under the PM SVANidhi scheme, more than one crore 12 lakh loans have already been disbursed to street vendors so far. India’s social protection coverage has risen sharply from 19 per cent in 2015 to more than 64 per cent in 2025, covering nearly 94 crore citizens under the government welfare schemes. Around 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty, reflecting a significant shift towards inclusive growth and welfare-driven governance. With Dipendra Kumar, Suparna Saikia, Akashvani News Delhi.
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The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) plans to facilitate investments worth one lakh crore rupee in West Bengal through its member companies, reflecting growing industry confidence in the state’s economic potential and growth prospects. The proposal was discussed during a meeting in New Delhi between an ICC delegation led by its President Brij Bhushan Aggarwal and Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Sofia yesterday. Dr Jaishankar highlighted India’s robust bilateral ties, recent opportunities created by the strengthening India-Bulgaria Strategic Partnership, and the imperative for closer bilateral cooperation to de-risk and diversify in an increasingly volatile world. He will visit Finland today to attend the 14th edition of the Kultaranta Talks.
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The US military launched another round of strikes on multiple targets in Iran yesterday, saying the attacks were in response to Iran’s continued aggression, as tensions escalated in West Asia despite efforts to revive negotiations to end the war. The second day of American strikes came hours after Iran launched attacks toward Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, which host US troops. Iranian media also reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Minab and Qeshm Island in the south of the country.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the performances of Indian sportspersons and urged the nation to set ambitious targets for the Olympics. Speaking at the NDA Conclave in New Delhi, Mr Modi highlighted the achievements of young athletes and the rapid growth of sports in India, while stressing the need to aim higher on the global stage.
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The world’s biggest football tournament, 2026 FIFA World Cup, begins today and will run through July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams, compared with 32 teams in previous editions. In this edition, a record 104 matches will be played, including 72 in the group stage and 32 in the knockout rounds. The final is scheduled for July 19.
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India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall today in places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala and Mahe, Odisha, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. Rainfall conditions are also expected during the day over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan and Goa, Tamil Nadu and North-east India. Thundersqualls are also likely to occur today over Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttarakhand.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE,
- All the dailies lead with PM Modi becoming the longest serving elected Prime Minister and congratulatory wishes pouring in from around the world for this historic milestone in the journey of Indian democracy.
- ”Modi 12.0 One Vision, Nation First”, In a document titled ‘Nation First, the Core Mantra’-issued to mark 12 years of the current government, the centre emphasized its vision of ”Rashtra Pratham” and asserted that it is no longer just a sentiment but the lifeblood of India, leads The Pioneer.
- For the first time in its dealings with the Trump administration, India summoned a top US diplomat in New Delhi following an attack earlier in the day by American forces on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman, cites The Indian Express under the headline ,”3 Indians missing after attack, Delhi summons US diplomat”.
- Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational readiness of troops, reports The Asian Age.
- Announcing the first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India for Meta The Financial Express mentions,”Reliance, Meta deepen ties with AI Data centre deal, Pact highlights new infra model for AI build out”.
- The Times of India in its editorial piece titled ‘Control, shift’ , AI is not destroying the job market but changing it. There will be jobs aplenty if you update your skills. In white-collar circles, this is the best of times.
- And finally, Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says an annual study called indicators of global climate change, the findings are a further reminder to the rapidly rising global temperatures, writes The Indian Express.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN,
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi today.
- Prime Minister says, lifting more than 25 crore people out of poverty during past 12 years of NDA government shows that its policies are correct and moving in right direction.
- Indian Chamber of Commerce plans to channel investments worth one lakh crore rupees into West Bengal.
- IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in places over North East, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala and Mahe today.
- US military strikes multiple targets in Iran in latest escalation of tensions in West Asia.
- Prime Minister Modi praises performance of Indian sportspersons and urges the nation to set ambitious targets for Olympics.
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