Koneru Humpy draws with Divya Deshmukh in 1st game of FIDE Women's World Cup final at Batum, Georgia

0:00 Akashwani presents morning news. [Music] Good morning. I'm Sunil Varma. The headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in birth anniversary celebrations of great Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola the first at Gang Kunda Chapuram temple in Tamil Nadu today. Prime Minister to also share his thoughts in Manibat program on Hakkashwani at 11 this morning. Prime Minister Modi emerges as world's most popular democratic leader with 75% approval rating. IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in West

0:46 Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan and Gujarat today. And in chess, Koneru Hampy draws with Dya Deshmuk in first game of Fid Women's World Cup final at Batumi in Georgia. [Music] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebration of the birth anniversary of the great Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola the first with the Ai Turvadira festival at Gangai Choraparam temple in Tamil Nadu today. He will release a commemorative coin honoring one of the greatest emperors of India Rajendra Chola the first. Our correspondent has the details. The fitting celebration in honor of the great king Rajendra Chola won by the

1:33 ministry of culture through the audit festival from 23rd July will conclude today. The concluding ceremony will be graced by the prime minister Shri Narendra Modi. The event hosted at the iconic Ganga Chopuram in Tamil Nadu which was once the capital of Cholas for more than a quarter of a millennium. Today's celebration also marks the 100 years of his maritime expedition to Southeast Asia and the construction of the Inesco listed Ganga Kunda Chola temple. The Adi Thruad Festival 2025 offers a majestic tribute to the enduring legacy of Rajendra Chola one and the cultural brilliance of the Chola dynasty. It commemorates not only the historical emperor but also celebrates Tamil spiritual heritage, the Shaiabaki and India's ancient maritime

2:18 connections. It is notable to mention that the adit marks the birth star of the Rajendra Chola one. Chadamadan for Akashwani news. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone inaugurated and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over 4,800 cr rupees at Tutukuri in Tamil Nadu last night after returning from the Maldives. The projects will significantly enhance regional connectivity, boost logistics efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for citizens across Taminadu. These initiatives span across key sectors, including airports, highways, ports, railways, and critical power sector advancements. Addressing the

3:04 gathering, the prime minister highlighted the historic free trade agreement signed between India and the United Kingdom during his overseas tour. [Music] Mr. Modi said that infrastructure and energy form the backbone of any state's development and over the past 11 years the sustained focus on these sectors

3:49 reflects the priority accorded to Tamil Nadu's progress >> 11 Earth focus [Music] connectity, clean energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his state visit to the Maldives as extremely productive. As the guest of honor for the 60th anniversary of Maldiv's independence, he was the first Indian prime minister to attend these

4:36 celebrations. Maldiv's president Dr. Muhammad Muis also welcomed the visit calling it a defining visit that will shape the future of bilateral relations. In a social media post, he expressed his gratitude to Mr. Modi for his state visit emphasizing that India will be a crucial partner for the Maldives moving forward. India and the Maldives strengthened their bilateral relationship by signing pivotal agreements in multiple sectors including fisheries, meteorology, digital infrastructure and more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Manibat program on Akashwani at 11:00 a.m. today. It'll be the 124th episode of the monthly radio program. The program will

5:23 be broadcast across the entire Akashwani and Durasha network, the AIR news website and the news on air mobile app. It will also be livereamed on the YouTube channels of air news, DD news, the PMO and the ministry of information and broadcasting. Akashwani will broadcast the program in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the world's most popular Democratic leader with a 75% approval rating according to a recent global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult. The survey which reflects public sentiment collected between July 4th and 10th 2025 shows Mr.

6:08 Modi well ahead of his global counterparts. South Korean President Lie Mong followed with a 59% approval rating. Argentine President Javier Mille secured the third spot with 57%. The survey uses a rolling 7-day average to assess opinions among adult populations in each country. This recognition for Mr. Modi also coincides with another milestone in his political journey. Yesterday he has completed 4,079 days in office surpassing Indra Gandhi to become India's second longest serving prime minister in an uninterrupted term. Mr. Modi is behind only the country's first prime minister Javaharal Nehu. This is Akashwani giving

6:53 you the news. For quick news updates around the clock, follow us on our exhandle at air news alerts. And for details of stories and more, log on to our website www.news news on air.gov.in and download news on air app. [Music] Home Minister Amit Sha has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong resolve and the support of fellow citizens sent a strong message of zero tolerance towards terrorism across the world. Addressing the eighth national security strategies conference in New Delhi, he said that India's rising stature will lead to increasing national security challenges in the years to come. Mr. Sha said that the next 5 to 10

7:40 years will be very important for the development and security of the country. He urged that the use of national databases like NAT grid, Nidan, IMOT and CBI's fugitive database be inculcated amongst young officers by including them in all training programs in Chhattisgarh. At least four Mauists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district yesterday. Bodies of the killed Mauists have been recovered. Security personnel also recovered a large quantity of weapons including self-loading rifle from the spot. A joint team of security forces was dispatched on a search operation after the intelligence inputs about the presence of Mauists in the

8:25 southwestern region of the district. There has been intermittent exchange of fire between security forces and NXelites since yesterday evening. India has sent a consignment of humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jazw said that the consignment consists of 10 tons which includes essential medicines, surgical items, hospital essentials and biomedical equipment. He also added that India is continuing humanitarian assistance to Somalia. US President Donald Trump has said the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire as he sought to

9:11 broker a peace after 3 days of fighting along their border. Thanking Mr. Trump, silence acting prime minister Pum Bay Yachai said that his country agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place but would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side. President Trump said he has spoken to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manit and Pumam and warned them that he would not make trade deals with either if the border conflict continued. Mr. Pum also said he's asked President Trump to convey to the Cambodian side that Thailand wants to convene a bilateral dialogue as soon as possible to bring forth measures and procedures for the ceasefire and the eventual peaceful resolution of the

9:56 conflict. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutes has expressed deep concern over the recent armed clashes along the Cambodia Fallon border, urging both nations to agree to an immediate ceasefire and resolve their disputes through dialogue. In a social media post, he called for a ceasefire and offered assistance to facilitate a peaceful resolution between the two nations. Mr. Gutes stated that he remains available to assist in efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute. India Meteorological Department IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Madhya, West Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan and Gujarat today. The weather agency says that monsoon conditions are likely to be inactive phase over central India and along the west coast and adjoining Kat

10:43 areas during the next three days. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over Uttarakhand, East Madhya Pradesh, Sub Himalayan, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Migghal today. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected today over Sarah, Kach, Kon, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal and north interior Karnataka. And now news from the world of sports. >> In chess first game in the final of the Fed women's world cup 2025 between Koneru Hampy and fellow Indian Dyades Deshmuk ended in a draw in Georgia last evening. Dya was playing with the white pieces while Koneru was on the board with black. Both the players got 0.5 points each after this draw. Game two of the final will be played today. The all Indian clash guarantees a spot in the

11:30 next year's fid women's candidates tournament. On to cricket. India will resume their second innings at an overnight score of 174 for two against host England on the last day of the fourth test of the Anderson Tendulkar trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester today. Captain Shubman Gil not out at 78 and Kale Rahul unbeaten at 87 gave India a glimmer of hope as England took a massive 311 run lead on day four last night at STS India still trailing from the host by 137 runs. Meanwhile, the Asian Cricket Council ACC yesterday announced the detailed fixtures for the upcoming Men's Asia Cup 2025. The tournament will take place from September 9 and will likely conclude on September 28 with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the likely venues. India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman are placed in group A while group B comprises of Bangladesh, Sri

12:16 Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong. India and Pakistan are set to meet in the group stage clash on September 14. In badminton, Indian men's doubles pair of Swastika Siraj and Churak Shetti bowed out of the China Open 2025 after a straight game defeat to Malaysia's world number two duo Aron Chia and So Wuik in the semi-finals yesterday with Bimal Mahapatra Churak Jakarwani news Delhi in archery at the world university games held in Germany's Essen India Sahil Yaja Jadav won the compound men's individual gold while Parnit bagged the women's individual silver with This India finished second with five medals including two gold, two silver and a bronze. And now for a look at today's newspapers, it's over to Sra Muchaba. >> Thank you Sil. With a collusive military

13:02 threat from China and Pakistan figuring high on India's radar screens, the Indian army is now setting up new RDRA all arms brigades and bearab light commander battalions for swifter punch along the borders writes the times of India. Defense Minister Rajna Singh paid rich tributes to Kgill heroes on Kgill Vijay Das yesterday saying India will forever remain indebted to them reports the statesman. Phase one ends 9% of Bihar voter role may be junked headlines Hindustan times quoting research and data Indian express reveals that entrylevel small car demand continue a steep decline while premium SUVs and MPV surge with firsttime buyers opting for higher priced models. And finally, the Asian age reports that the Delhi government has moved Supreme Court challenging the blanket ban on diesel

13:49 vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. The plea is likely to be heard tomorrow. And with that, it's back to you Sen. >> Thank you, Syra. And now before we end the bulletin, the headlines once again. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in birth anniversary celebrations of great Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola the first at Ganga Cholapuram Temple in Tamarindu today. Prime Minister to also share his thoughts in Manibat program on Akashwani. At 11 this morning, Prime Minister Modi emerges as world's most popular democratic leader with 75% approval rating. IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in West Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan and Gujarat today. And in chess, Konu Hampy draws with Dyad Deshmuk in first game of

14:35 Fid Women's World Cup final at Batuni in Georgia. For details of these stories and more, log on to our website www.newsonir.go.in and news on app. And with that, we end the morning news. Have a nice day.