India extends Rs 4,850 Crore Line of Credit to Maldives.

Brief Summary

This news bulletin covers key events, including Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Maldives, where agreements were signed and financial assistance extended. Modi also achieved a milestone as the second-longest-serving Prime Minister. Parliament was adjourned due to opposition protests, and the government banned several OTT platforms. Tensions flared at the Thailand-Cambodia border, prompting a travel advisory. In sports, England led against India in a test match.

  • Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Maldives resulted in agreements and financial aid.
  • Parliament was adjourned due to opposition protests.
  • Government banned 25 OTT platforms for inappropriate content.

India-Maldives Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Dr. Muhammad Muizu met in Mallay for delegation-level talks, along with External Affairs Minister Dr. S.J. Shankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Duphal, and other officials. Prior to this, Modi and Muizu had a bilateral meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest. India has extended a line of credit of 4,850 cr rupees to the Maldives to fund infrastructure and development projects. An agreement was signed to reduce the Maldives' annual debt repayment obligations on previous Indian-funded lines of credit.

Agreements and Cooperation

India and the Maldives exchanged eight agreements concerning lines of credit, debt repayment, FDA, fisheries and aquaculture, digital transformation, pharmacopoeia, and UPI. Prime Minister Modi and President Muizu inaugurated a new Ministry of Defence building in Mali and planted saplings to support the apacham initiative. A commemorative stamp was released to celebrate 60 years of India-Maldives friendship.

India's Commitment to Maldives

Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting the Maldives' development and prosperity. In a joint statement with President Muizu, Modi emphasised the strong and enduring friendship between the two countries. He noted that cooperation in defence and security reflects mutual trust. Modi highlighted the shared goal of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region and announced joint efforts to strengthen regional maritime security at the Colombo Security Enclave.

Economic Partnership and Financial Assistance

Both countries have taken steps to accelerate their economic partnership, with a bilateral investment treaty to promote mutual investment soon to be finalised. Foreign Secretary Vikram Mistri noted the timeliness and productivity of Prime Minister Modi's visit, highlighting that a line of credit will be extended to the Maldives in Indian rupees for the first time. This line of credit, amounting to 4,850 cr rupees, continues the tradition of assisting the Maldives' development needs and will support several infrastructure projects.

Prime Minister Modi's Tenure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of India with an uninterrupted tenure. BJP spokesperson Sudhanui noted that Modi has achieved this milestone with the people's mandate, completing 4,078 days in office and surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Modi's tenure has been marked by significant development.

President Murmu's Third Year in Office

President Draadi Murmu completed three years in office. She participated in initiatives such as declaring the Dyang Gange friendly president's estate, launching Rashtraati Bhavan websites in 22 Indian languages, and inaugurating facilities for visitors and residents.

Parliament Adjourned Amidst Opposition Protests

Both houses of parliament were adjourned for the day due to disruptions by the opposition over various issues. In the Lok Sabha, opposition members continued their protests, disrupting proceedings. BJP MP Jagdami Kapal appealed for order. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Magal sought to speak on the readjustment of representation of scheduled tribes in assembly constituencies of Goa Bill 2024. Similar scenes occurred in the Rajya Sabha, leading to adjournment.

Discussion on Terrorist Attack

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kirin Riiju announced that a special discussion on the terrorist attack in Pelgam and India's response under Operation Synindur will be held in Lok Sabha on Monday. The decision was made during a business advisory committee meeting.

Government Bans OTT Platforms

The government has directed the blocking of 25 OTT websites and apps for showing obscene, vulgar, and pornographic content. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting noted that the content included sexual innuendos and explicit scenes, depicting obscenity and vulgarity in inappropriate contexts.

Railway Review and Border Clashes

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Bashnav and Minister of State Rabnit Singh Bitu reviewed the Nasi Triambeshwar Singh 2027 rail plans. The railway minister urged officials to adopt best practices from the Mahakum 2025 experience. Clashes continued along the Thailand-Cambodia border, with Cambodian forces using heavy weapons. Thai forces responded and issued advisories to local civilians. 14 Thai people were killed and 46 injured in the clashes.

Travel Advisory and Weather Update

The Indian embassy in Thailand advised Indian travellers to check updates from Thai official sources due to the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border. The tourism authority of Thailand listed several attractions in seven provinces as not recommended for visiting. Heavy rains continue to lash across Maharashtra, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for multiple regions.

Market and Cricket Update

Equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, closed in the red for a second consecutive session due to mixed global cues and selling by foreign institutional investors. The broader market indices at the BSE also closed lower. In cricket, England led by 104 runs in their first innings against India on day three of the fourth test of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy in Manchester.

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0:00 Good evening. This is Akashwani. I'm Sunil Burma with the news at 9. The headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Maldiv's President Muhammad Muizu in Mallay. Both countries signed four MU and three agreements in various fields. India extends 4,850 cr rupees line of credit to Maldives. Prime Minister Modi becomes second longest serving prime minister of the country with an uninterrupted tenure. Both houses of parliament adjourned for the day following a pro by the opposition over

0:46 various issues. Government bans 25 OTT websites and apps over vulgar and pornographic content. Clashes continue along Thailand Cambodia border as both sides exchange fire. Indian embassy in Thailand issues travel advisory for tourists. And in cricket, England lead by 100 runs in their first innings against India on day three in fourth test at Manchester. Indian the Maldives today held delegation level talks at the president's office in Mallay. The talks were attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldiv's President Dr. Muhammad Muis, external affairs minister Dr. SJ

1:33 Shankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Duphal and other senior officials from both nations. Prior to the delegation level talks, Prime Minister Modi and President Muizu held a bilateral meeting to discuss various issues of mutual interest. India's extended 4,850 cr rupees line of credit to Maldives. This financial assistance is expected to fund key infrastructure and developmental projects across the country. An a mandatory agreement was signed to reduce the Maldives's annual debt repayment obligations on previous Indian funded line of credit. Both countries today signed four MUS and three agreements. More from our correspondent.

2:19 India and Maldus today exchanged eight agreements related to line of credit, debit repayment, FDA, fisheries and aquaculture, digital transformation, pharmacopia and UPI. India has extended 4,850 cr rupee line of grid to Maldivir. This financial assistance is expected to fund key infrastructure and developmental projects across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldi's President Dr. Muhammad Muizu inaugurated a new building of Ministry of Defense in Mali. Both leaders also planted saplings strengthening the apacham initiative. Commemorative stamp to mark 60 years of India Maldi friendship was also released by Mr. Modi and Dr. Janosar Akashwani News Malik Maldives >> Prime Minister Narendra Modi today

3:06 reaffirmed that India will stand with the Maldives at every step for its development and prosperity. In a joint statement with President Dr. Muhammad Muizu, Mr. Modi stated that the friendship between the two countries will always remain strong and clear. He added that mutual cooperation in defense and security reflects the mutual trust between the nations. your concrete.

3:51 Our friendship will always remain bright and clear. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region is a shared goal. He announced that both nations will work together to strengthen regional maritime security at the Columbbo Security Enclave. Reality,

4:52 social housing units. He noted that both countries have taken several steps to accelerate their economic partnership and a bilateral investment treaty to promote mutual investment will be finalized soon. Bal investment treaty finalizment from paperwork to prosperity local currency settlement system.

5:42 Foreign Secretary Vikram Mistri said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives is very timely and productive. While addressing a special press briefing in Mali, he stated that for the first time a line of credit will be extended to the Maldives in Indian rupees. We have signed an MOU related to the extension of a fresh line of credit of 4,850 cr rupees to the Maldives. This is the first LOC extended to the Maldives that is denominated in Indian rupees. The LOC represents a continuation of the tradition of assistance to the development needs of the Maldives and we

6:28 expect that several infrastructure projects will be carried out as a result of this LOC agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second longest serving Prime Minister of the country with an uninterrupted tenure. Briefing media in New Delhi today, BJP spokesperson Sudhanui said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved this record with a mandate of the people. He said Mr. Modi has completed 4,78 days of continuous tenure by surpassing the record of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. He said Prime Minister Modi's tenure has been marked by golden chapters of development.

7:34 President Draadi Murmu has completed three years in office today. As she completed the third year of her term, President Murmu participated in various important initiatives undertaken in Rashtraati Bhavan and the president's estates. These include declaration of Dyang Gange friendly president's estate, launch of Rashtraati Bhavan websites in 22 Indian languages and inauguration of various facilities for visitors and residents of the president's estate. This is Akashwani giving you the news. For quick news updates around the clock, follow us on our exhandle at a news alerts. And for details of these stories and more, log on to our website www.newsonir.gov.in

8:22 and download news on AIR app. Both the houses were adjourned for the day following the ruckus created by the opposition over various issues. When the Lok Sabha met at 2 p.m. after the first adjournment, the opposition members continued with their protest disrupting the proceedings of the house. BJP MP Jagdami Kapal who was in the chair appealed to the opposition members to go back to their seats and allow the house to function. Meanwhile, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Magal said that he should be allowed to speak on the readjustment of representation of scheduled tribes in assembly constituencies of the state of Goa Bill 2024 which was moved for consideration

9:08 in passing. Similar scenes were witnessed in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha was first adjourned at 12:00 noon and then finally for the day following the opposition ruckus over various issues. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kirin Riiju has said that a special discussion on the terrorist attack in Pelgam and India's response under the operation Synindur will be held in Lok Sabha on Monday. Talking to the media in New Delhi, Mr. Jigu said that it was decided during the business advisory committee meeting chaired by the Lok Sabha speaker Omaha.

9:54 Operation Special Operation Specialific. Government has directed blocking of 25 OTT websites and apps showing obscene, vulgar, and in some cases pornographic content. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting noted that some content on these platforms includes sexual innuendos and in some cases long portions of sexually explicit scenes. It also added that such content depicted obscenity and vulgarity in several

10:41 inappropriate contexts. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Bashnav and Minister of State Rabnit Singh Bitu took an extensive review of the Nasi Triambeshwar Singh 2027 rail plans. The railway minister urged the officials to adopt best practices which emerged from the Mahakum 2025 experience. Clashes reportedly continued at several areas along the Thailand Cambodia border areas with Cambodian forces conducting sustained bombardment utilizing heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM21 rocket systems. Thai forces responded with appropriate supporting fire in accordance with the tactical situation

11:26 and issued advisories to local civilians to avoid entering areas of clashes. According to the deputy spokesperson of the Thai Ministry of Public Health, 14 Thai people were killed and 46 others injured in military clashes near the Thailand Cambodia border last night. The Indian embassy in Thailand has advised all Indian travelers to Thailand to check updates from Thai official sources including T8 newsroom in view of the situation near Thailand Cambodia border. In a social media post, the embassy said that the places mentioned by tourism authority of Thailand in the matter are not recommended for traveling. The tourism authority of Thailand had listed several attractions in seven provinces as not recommended

12:13 for visiting now due to ongoing unrest along the Thai Cambodian border. Heavy rains continue to lash across various parts of Maharashtra prompting the India Meteorological Department IMD to issue alerts for multiple regions including Konkar, Western Maharashtra, Vidurb and Maratada. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant as the state prepares for more downpours. Equity benchmark indices the Sensex and Nifty closed in the red for a seconding second consecutive session today weighed down by mixed global cues. Investor sentiment remained subdued amid continued selling by foreign institutional investors and lingering global trade uncertainties. The broader

13:00 market indices at the BSE closed lower. The midcap index decreased about 1 and a half% and small cap index fell 1.9%. In cricket hosts England were leading by 104 runs in their first innings against India on day three of fourth test of Anderson Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester when reports last came in. England were 464 rather 462 for4 in their first innings a short while ago. England resumed their innings today at the overnight score of 225 for two. India were all out for 358 in their first innings yesterday. Currently the Indian team is trailing one two in the five match test series.

13:47 And now before we end the bulletin the headlines once again. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Maldivir's President Muhammad Muisu in Mallay. Both countries signed four MUS and three agreements in various fields. India extends 4,850 cr rupees line of credit to Maldes. Prime Minister Modi becomes second longest serving prime minister of the country with an uninterrupted tenure. Both houses of parliament adjourned for the day following up by the opposition over various issues. Government bans 25 OTT websites and apps over bulgar and pornographic content. Clashes continue along Thailand Cambodia border as both sides exchange fire. Indian embassy in Thailand issues travel advisory for

14:33 tourists. And in cricket, England lead by 104 runs in their first innings against India on day three in fourth test at Manchester. That is all in the news at 9. Good night.

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