THE HEADLINES:-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi stresses, collective efforts of Centre and States key to realising Viksit Bharat vision; Chairs 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi.
- सूचना और प्रसारण मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने कहा- सरकार सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में आकाशवाणी और दूरदर्शन की पहुंच मजबूत करने के प्रयास कर रही है। राजस्थान के जैसलमेर में 20 किलोवाट के एफएम ट्रांसमीटर का उद्घाटन किया।
- Centre waives excise duty on certain variants of ethanol-blended petrol.
- तृणमूल कांग्रेस के सांसद प्रकाश चिक बराइक ने राज्यसभा सदस्य पद से इस्तीफा दिया।
- First ‘Made in India’ Airbus C-295 aircraft completes maiden test flight from Vadodara.
- अमरीका के हमलों के बाद ईरान ने होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य को बंद करने की घोषणा की।
- Sports fans across the globe await month-long football spectacle as FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City tonight.
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Time for our segment Dateline India, in which we take a look at the developments taking place at the national or global level. Today, we will talk about:-INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY AND FIFA WORLD CUP.
Today we’re celebrating something that brings smiles, energy, and happiness to people of all ages-the International Day of Play!
बिल्कुल सही! और यह दिन इसलिए भी खास है क्योंकि यह उस चीज़ पर ज़ोर देता है जिसे हम अक्सर मामूली समझते हैं – और वह है खेलने की ताकत। चाहे पार्क में क्रिकेट खेलना हो, लुका-छिपी का खेल हो, परिवार के साथ बोर्ड गेम्स खेलना हो या बस दोस्तों के साथ मज़ा करना हो, खेलना हमारी सोच से कहीं ज़्यादा ज़रूरी है।
Absolutely! In fact, the International Day of Play, observed on 11th June, was established to remind us that play is not just entertainment-it’s essential for healthy growth, learning, and well-being.
‘इंटरनेशनल डे ऑफ़ प्ले’ (खेल का अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस) का विषय है – “खेल को बचाएं, बचपन को बचाएं”। यह संदेश इस बात पर ज़ोर देता है कि आज़ाद और बिना किसी नियम-कायदे वाले खेल के मौके कम होते जा रहे हैं – खासकर घनी आबादी वाले शहरी इलाकों और संकटग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में। साथ ही, यह सरकारों और परिवारों को याद दिलाता है कि स्वस्थ विकास के लिए खेलना कितना ज़रूरी है।
You know, when we hear the word “play,” many of us immediately think of children. But honestly, who says adults can’t play too?
बिल्कुल! चाहे बैडमिंटन का दोस्ताना मैच हो, गेम नाइट हो या फिर डांसिंग-खेलने की कोई उम्र नहीं होती।
But play is much more than just having a good time. Research shows that play helps children develop important life skills.
बिल्कुल सही। खेल-खेल में बच्चे बातचीत करना, मिल-जुलकर काम करना, समस्याओं को हल करना और दोस्ती करना सीखते हैं।
Play also boosts creativity and imagination. Think about it-some of the best ideas start when people are curious, experimenting, and exploring.
और मुश्किलों का सामना करने की क्षमता को भी न भूलें। खेल हमें सिखाते हैं कि जीत और हार को कैसे संभालें, मुश्किलों के बाद फिर से कोशिश करें और लगातार बेहतर होते रहें।
Spend at least 15 minutes today in uninterrupted play with a child.
कोई फ़ोन नहीं, कोई रुकावट नहीं-बस खेलें, हँसें और जुड़ें!
Because every playful moment is also a learning moment.
और हर बच्चे को खेलने, बढ़ने और फलने-फूलने का मौका मिलना चाहिए।
Because when we play, we learn.
When we play, we connect.
और जब हम खेलते हैं, तो हम बढ़ते हैं!
And football fans! The wait is finally over! The world’s biggest football celebration is here, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight!
बिल्कुल सही! अगले महीने, दुनिया भर में अरबों फ़ैन्स अपनी स्क्रीन से चिपके रहेंगे क्योंकि यह शानदार खेल मुख्य आकर्षण होगा। और शुरुआत भी कितनी ज़बरदस्त है!
The opening match takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where the hosts Mexico face South Africa in a thrilling Group A encounter!
और भारत में फ़ुटबॉल फ़ैन्स, अपने अलार्म सेट कर लें! किक-ऑफ़ रात 12:30 बजे (IST) होगा। नींद बाद में भी पूरी हो सकती है – अभी तो वर्ल्ड कप का समय है!
Exactly! And here’s a fun fact-this fixture is giving football fans a serious sense of déjà vu.
बिल्कुल! 2010 FIFA वर्ल्ड कप का पहला मैच भी मेक्सिको और साउथ अफ्रीका के बीच ही खेला गया था। इसे ही कहते हैं फुटबॉल के इतिहास का खुद को दोहराना!
Listeners, let’s put you on the spot!
Who do you think will win tonight-Mexico or South Africa?
और जब आप इस बारे में सोच रहे हैं, तो एक और सवाल है:
इस साल वर्ल्ड कप की ट्रॉफी जीतने के लिए आप किस टीम का समर्थन कर रहे हैं?
Will it be one of the traditional giants? Or are we about to witness a surprise champion?
That’s the magic of the World Cup! Every tournament gives us unforgettable goals, dramatic upsets, last-minute winners, and stories that live forever in football history.
स्टेडियम में भरे जोश से भरे फ़ैन्स से लेकर घरों से चीयर करते लाखों लोगों तक, माहौल सचमुच बेमिसाल है।
और आज रात, सबकी नज़रें मेक्सिको सिटी पर होंगी, क्योंकि पहली सीटी एक महीने तक चलने वाले फ़ुटबॉल फ़ेस्टिवल की शुरुआत का संकेत देगी!
This edition of the World Cup will be the biggest in history, with an expansion from 32 to 48 teams. A record 104 matches will be played with 72 in the group stage and 32 in the knockout rounds, across host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The three host nations qualified automatically, while 45 teams earned their places through a demanding two-year qualification journey. The competition features 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32. . This expands the knockout stage to 32 teams for the first time in tournament history. The grand final is scheduled for 19th of July, promising a thrilling conclusion to football’s greatest celebration.
This World Cup is also expected to be one of the most challenging in history, with teams facing demanding conditions across three countries – including long travel distances, varying climates, different altitudes, and shifting time zones.
Over the decades, only eight nations have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy – Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain, Argentina, England, France, and Uruguay, the inaugural champions. Among the most unfortunate sides in World Cup history remain the Netherlands, who have reached three finals but are yet to win the title despite producing generations of world-class talent.
From history to high stakes, from legends to new challengers – the stage is set for football’s ultimate battle. Shagun Chopra from Sports desk.
So grab your jerseys, get your snacks ready, and prepare for sleepless nights packed with football action!
Because the road to World Cup glory begins tonight!
Let the games begin! Let the football fever take over!
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और अब समय है अपने क्षेत्रीय संवाददाताओं से जानने का, कि उनके पास क्या विशेष है –
Telangana
In Telangana, Hyderabad is a well known city…And now..the state is going to get another well known city – the Bharat Future City ….
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that Bharat Future City will also be developed as a world-class, pollution-free city. He inaugurated the Future City Development Authority building at Bharat Future City in Kandukur mandal of Ranga Reddy district yesterday. More from our correspondent:
Speaking after the inauguration, the Chief Minister said that the city would become a guide for the future. He said plans have been prepared to bring educational institutions, hospitals, AI companies, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), green pharma industries, IT companies, and Fortune 500 companies to Future City. He also said that another Global Summit will be held in December to attract investments.
The Chief Minister stated that Future City will play an important role in achieving the target of making Telangana a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034. He said the government has taken up the mission of developing Future City into one of the greatest cities in the world. He added that the building was completed in just 110 days and dedicated to the nation. Revanth Reddy said that Future City should be developed over the next eight years to compete with cities like Tokyo, New York, and Singapore. On the request of local farmers and residents, he signed orders to include more villages under the jurisdiction of the Future City Development Authority.
The Chief Minister also handed over the Letter of Award to the consultancy firm selected to prepare the Future City Master Plan.
Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and others attended the programme. Sapthagiri, for Parikrama, Akashvani News, Hyderabad.
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GOA
Under the national initiative Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the Goa Samagra Shiksha Department has directed all government and aided schools in the state to organise various educational and cultural activities during the academic year 2026–27. Goa has been paired with the state of Jharkhand under the programme to promote cultural exchange and national integration. More from our correspondent…
The Goa Samagra Shiksha Department has asked schools to prepare annual action plans and conduct activities throughout the academic year.
This month, students will learn about the geography of Jharkhand and the history of its tribal communities. In July, under Bhasha Sangam, students will be introduced to simple sentences in Santhali or Mundari languages. August will feature quizzes on Jharkhand’s wildlife, mining sector and cultural heritage.
Programmes on the life of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda will be held in September, while October will see workshops on the traditional Sohrai and Khovar art forms. National Unity Day activities, including a pledge and Run for Unity, will be organised in November.
The department has also urged schools and teachers to involve parents in these activities to strengthen the spirit of unity and cultural understanding among students. For Parikrama, Nikhil Upadhyay, Akashvani News, Panaji.
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ITANAGAR
Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh has heightened preparedness for a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in the Mago Chu basin after climate risk warnings from scientific experts.
The Tawang district disaster management department (DDMA) issued an alert based on inputs from the Centre for Earth Science and Himalayan Studies. It flagged possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks tied to rapid glacier retreat and unstable terrain around Khangri Glacier. The advisory was shared with the Indian Army, ITBP, and Border Roads Organisation for coordinated response.
GLOFs are major Himalayan climate threats, occurring when natural barriers fail and release large water volumes downstream rapidly, causing widespread destruction.
Thingbu Assistant Commissioner Thutan Wangchu, with Mago villagers, inspected Khangri Glacier, locally known as Neh-Goh Gangri. At over 17,000 feet on the Gorichen range’s western edge, it shows notable snow and ice loss. Locals said the once snow-cloaked range has thinned under rising temperatures and changing climate.
Officials then examined Neh-Goh Tso, a glacial lake at 15,000 feet below the glacier and flagged as a potential GLOF source. For now, its water sits well below the moraine dam. Outflow into Mago Chu exceeds glacial melt inflow, easing immediate pressure. The lake’s outlet rests on solid rock, limiting erosion risk. Wide valleys above Merathang, Jethang, and Mago could also absorb any surge before it hits settlements.
Officials warned geological changes could raise risk quickly. The report recommended detailed studies of glacier retreat, lake depth, water volume, inflow-outflow, and moraine dam stability.
Tawang Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairman Namgyal Angmo urged residents to stay vigilant and follow advisories. SP Tasi Darang advised people along the Mago Chu and Tawang Chu rivers, especially in low-lying areas, to keep emergency supplies ready.
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अब चलते है खेल के मैदान में और जानते है वहां की हलचल –
In Badminton, PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Women’s Singles quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Sydney today. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah, 22-20, 21-12 in the Round of 16. She will next face Chen Su-yu.
In another all-India pre-quarterfinal clash, Tanvi Sharma overpowered Malvika Bansod, 21-13, 21-15.
In Men’s Doubles, Indian pair of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan also cruised into the last eight beating New Zealand duo Michael Owen and Dylan Soedjasa, 21-17,21-7.
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Business News;
Benchmark domestic equity indices finish today’s trading session with moderate losses of 0.2 per cent. The Sensex slipped 151 points to close at 73 thousand 833, while the Nifty dipped 53 points to settle at 23 thousand and 162.
For more updates about the market activities, tune in to Akashvani’s bilingual programme Market Mantra at 6:30 PM this evening.
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अब हम याद करेंगे महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को और बात करेंगे उन महान व्यक्तियों की जिनकी आज है-पुण्यतिथि, जयंती या जन्मदिन।
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DEATH
Chhabi Biswas (Chabi Biśbās; 13 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha’s Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray’s films Jalsaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962).
He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family.
In 1936, Biswas made his cinematic debut in a film called Annapurnar Mandir. The film was directed by Tinkari Chakraborty and Biswas played the role of Bishu, the husband of the heroine. Trained in the over-melodramatic acting style of the contemporary Bengali stage, Biswas soon grasped the finer nuances of acting for cinema. He became a regular in films produced by the New Theatres and had major roles in Chokker Bali (1937), Nimai Sannyas (1940) and Pratisruti (1941). He was absolutely marvellous as a 90-year-old ascetic in Debaki Bose’s film Nartaki (1940). Ironically, it was the success of his acting in Nartaki that limited his opportunities in lead roles but his reputation as a character actor par excellence was by now firmly in place. Biswas’s second innings as an actor began with this film and he almost became an automatic choice as the paterfamilias or the suave noble. Using his perfect English diction to the hilt Biswas (along with Pahadi Sanyal and Bikash Roy to a certain extent) developed a unique way of delivering a dramatic dialogue, first in English, and then after a pause repeating the same in Bengali. Films such as Ashok (1942), Parineeta (1942), Dwanda (1943), Matir Ghar (1944), Dui Purush (1945), Biraj Bou (1946) and Mandana (1950) showcased his talents as an actor of great quality.
In 1958, when Satyajit Ray needed someone to play an aging aristocrat in Jalsaghar, Biswas was an automatic choice. Subsequently, Biswas starred in two more Ray films; Devi (1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962).
Chhabi Biswas died at age 61 in an automobile accident on 11 June 1962. Satyajit Ray later wrote, “Jalsgahar, Devi, Kanchenjunga, were all written with Chhabi Biswas in mind. Ever since he died, I have not written a single middle-aged part that calls for a high degree of professional talent.”
DIALOGUE
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पुण्यतिथि
वासुदेव वामन शास्त्री खरे
हम स्मरण कर हैं मराठी साहित्य और इतिहास जगत के एक अनमोल रत्न, वासुदेव वामन शास्त्री खरे का। वर्ष 1859 में जन्मे खरे इतिहासकार एक संवेदनशील कवि, प्रतिभाशाली नाटककार और प्रेरक जीवनी लेखक भी थे। उन्होंने अपने लेखन से इतिहास को जीवंत बनाया और समाज को अपनी विरासत से जोड़ने का कार्य किया। 11 जून 1924 को उनका निधन हुआ, लेकिन उनके शब्द और विचार आज भी ज्ञान और प्रेरणा का प्रकाश फैलाते हैं।
प्रसिद्ध भारतीय शास्त्रीय नर्तक, कोरियोग्राफर और शिक्षाविद कनक रेले की आज जयंती है। उन्हें मोहिनीअट्टम के प्रतिपादक के रूप में जाना जाता है। कनक रेले मुंबई में नालंदा नृत्य अनुसंधान केंद्र की संस्थापक-निदेशक और नालंदा नृत्य कला महाविद्यालय की संस्थापक प्रधानाचार्य थीं। उन्हें 1990 में पद्म श्री और 2013 में पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित किया था। अपने आठ दशक लंबे कॅरियर में शास्त्रीय नृत्य को नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाया। डॉ. कनक रेले केरल के मशहूर मोहिनीअट्टम डांस में पारंगत थी। उन्हें मोहिनीअट्टम डांस से ही देश और दुनिया में पहचान मिली थी।
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BIRTH
Shaheed Lateef (11 June 1913 – 16 April 1967) was an Indian Hindi film director, writer, and producer. He was the maker of films like Ziddi (1948) which launched Dev Anand’s career and Arzoo (1950) starring Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal.
Shaheed Lateef befriended Saadat Hasan Manto, but also Ismat Chughtai (1915–1991). Lateef and Chughtai married in 1941
Jawab Ayega (1968) – Director
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) – Director
Picnic (1966) – Director
Sone Ki Chidiya (1958) – Director
Society (1955) – Director
Darwaza (1954) – Director
Fareb (1953) – Director
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Shaheed Lateef
जी हां ये गीत है 1948 में आई फिल्म जिद्दी का जिसने सदाबहार अभिनेता देवा आनंद को बड़ी पहचान दिलाई और आपका पता है कि इसका निर्देशन किसने किया था, उनका नाम था शाहिद लतीफ जिनकी आज जयंती है। ये गीत आप में से शायद कुछ लोगों के लिए नया सा हो लेकिन जब शाहिद लतीफ के निर्देशन में बनी इस फिल्म का गीत सुनेंगे तो आपको शायद कुछ याद कर पाएं
कट- Aap Ke Haseen Rukh Pe – Mohammed Rafi, Dharmendra, Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi,
लतीफ की अन्य फिल्मों की बात करें तो उसमें हैं आर्जू , शीशा , शिकायत और अपने फिल्मी सफर की शुरूआत में कुछ फिल्मों में डायलॉग भी लिखे। 1967 में 53 साल की उम्र में उनका निधन हो गया था।
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अंतिम पृष्ठ
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