PM Modi describes Chola Empire as ancient roadmap for New India

0:00 Good evening. This is Akashwani. I am VC Proud with the news at 9. [Music] The headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes Chola Empire as ancient road map for new India. Says its achievements remain source of inspiration for modern India. Prime Minister highlights rapid growth of space startups in his monkeyad program on Akashwani as it grew five-fold in 5 years. Defense Minister Rajnad Singh says seamless logistics were key factor in success of operation Sindur. IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat today and East Rajasthan till

0:45 tomorrow. In cricket, Indian captain Shubman Gil hits fourth century of series in fourth test against host England at Manchester. And in Fiday women's World Cup 2025 final between Konu Hampy and Diva Deshmub goes into a tiebreak after ending in a draw. [Music] Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described the contributions of Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola as symbolic of a Bharat Sht Bharat and praised the Chola dynasty's cultural and architectural achievements. Speaking at the valdry function of the Adi Thiroaday festival in Ganga Kunda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu today, the prime minister

1:30 honored the legacy of the two great rulers. Say [Music] The prime minister said that the economic and strategic advancements achieved during the Chola era remain a source of inspiration for modern India. He noted that India progressed swiftly

2:16 in all directions through commercial advancement utilization of maritime roots and the promotion of art and culture during the Chola Empire which serves as an ancient road map for building a new India. Mr. Modi highlighted that the great king Rajendra Chola established the Ganga Kunda Cholauram temple which continues to be recognized globally as an architectural wonder. Prime Minister Modi remarked that the celebration of Ganga on the land of mother cave is also a legacy of the Chola Empire. [Music] Fore! Foreign! Foreign! [Music] [Applause]

3:01 [Music] Mr. Modi also announced that grand statues of Raja Raja Chola and his son the illustrious ruler Rajendra Chola one will be installed in Tamil Nadu in the coming times. The prime minister released a commemorative coin in the emperor's honor, offered prayers at the temple and held road shows in Triti and Gang Kunda Cholapuram. The prime minister also inaugurated the new terminal at Tutukuri airport and launched development projects worth over 4,800 cr rupees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today

3:48 expressed pride that science is progressing with renewed energy in the 21st century India. Addressing the nation in his Manibad program on Akashwani, Mr. Modi spoke about Indian Air Force group captain Shubhanchi Shukla's return from space. The prime minister mentioned the rapid growth of space startups in the country pointing out that there were fewer than 50 startups in space sector 5 years ago and the number has now increased to over 200. Space scient

4:44 Mr. Modi praised Indian students who brought glory to the nation by winning three gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the international chemistry Olympiad held in Dubai earlier this month. The prime minister stated that India has strengthened its position in the world of mathematics. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the astronomy and astrophysics olympiad will be held in Mumbai next month with students from more than 60 countries participating in the event. He remarked that this will be the largest olympiad to date. Mr. Modi also spoke about the swadeshi movement which began on the 7th of August 195. He mentioned that the movement gave new energy to local products especially handloom. The prime minister emphasized that textiles in India are not just an

5:29 economic sector but also a representation of the country's cultural diversity. In today's Many Bath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Naven Kumar, a weaver from Shilo in Nalanda district in Bihar. Talking to Akashwani news, Naven Kumar expressed his gratitude and said the members of Nepura Silk Primary Weavers Cooperative Committee Limited are overwhelmed.

6:15 Goa's capital city Panji has clinched the top spot as the cleanest city in India in the category of towns with a population between 20,000 to 50,000 in the swatch survection 202425. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Panagi's achievement and the city's innovative waste segregation practices in his today's Manib broadcast. Chief Minister Dr. Prammot Savant expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for acknowledging the cleanliness efforts of Panagi. He said that the recognition of Panagi's transformation and the prestigious president's award under the Swatch Servan is a result of the remarkable contribution of women who have taken the lead in waste management. This is Akashwani giving you the news. For quick news updates round the clock,

7:02 follow us on our X handle at the rate AIR news alerts. And for details of these stories and more, log on to our website www.newonir.gov.in and download the news on air app. [Music] Defense minister Rajnat Singh has said the seamless logistics management was a deciding factor in the success of operation sindur. The defense minister said this while virtually addressing the convocation ceremony of Gati Shaki Vishwidy in Vodra. logistics pre-roduction [Music]

7:58 direct or indirect important. Speaking on the occasion, railway minister Ashwini Vashnav highlighted the transformational changes in Indian railways over the past 11 years. He encouraged the graduating students to contribute to India's development journeys emphasizing the importance of innovation in the sector. Bridge or center of excellence bridges or design. A total of 194 students received degrees in various disciplines. During the convocation, the Lok Sabha will begin a

8:45 special discussion on operation Synindur tomorrow, focusing on the recent terrorist attack in Beahelgam and India's response. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Reiju had earlier informed that 16 hours have been allocated allotted for the debate with a similar discussion scheduled in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Operation Monday 16 hours or Tuesday

9:32 operation BC In Uttar Pradesh, Kushinaga police arrested eight accused including two women for alleged religious conversion of Hindu girls. SP Kushinaga Santosh Kumar Mishra said the accused have been arrested after an application was registered by the victim's father regarding kidnapping of his daughter and luring her into converting. The SP informed that a joint police team recovered the victim safely today and arrested a total of eight accused. [Music]

10:24 The Supreme Court will hear a group of petitions tomorrow challenging the election commission's decision to carry out a special intensive revision sir of electoral roles in Bihar. A bench of justices, Surya Kant and Jo Malia Baki, is expected to take up the case. The petitioners argue the move could lead to large-scale voter disenfranchisement just ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The election commission says the revision is aimed at ensuring clean voter roles by removing ineligible names. President Draadi Murmmo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed deep sorrow over the stampede incident in Mansa Dvi temple in Harido today and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Uttarakhan Chief Minister

11:10 Pushka Singh Dhami has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident in which at least six people were killed and 20 injured. The state government has announced a compensation of two lak rupees each for the next of kin of the diseased and 50,000 rupees for those injured. The India metological department IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat today and over east Rajasthan till tomorrow. The IMD said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over northeastern parts of the country tomorrow. The Met department predicted that Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Hana, Chandigar, West Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan are expected to witness heavy rainfall during the next two to three days. In cricket, India were 347 for4 a short

11:58 while ago in their second innings against hosts England on the last day of the fourth test of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester today. India now lead by 36 runs. Earlier India resumed their play at the overnight score of 174 for two. Overnight batsman KL Rahul was out for 90 runs while captain Shubman Gil hit his fourth century of the series scoring 103 runs. The Indian skipper shattered multiple world records with a brilliant century. Gil became the first batter ever to hit 400s in his debut test series as captain. Five others, Warwick Armstrong, Don Bradman, Greg Chapel, Virat Kohley and Steven Smith had three each in their debut series as captain. Gil now also has the most 100 plus

12:45 scores by captain in a test series against England. Before him only Don Bradman and Sunil Gawaskka have slammed four centuries in a test series as captains. The second game of the all India final match between Koneru Hampy and Divyad Deshmuk of Fiday Women's Chess World Cup has ended in a draw after 34 moves in Batumi Georgia today. Playing with the white pieces, Hampy was forced to go for a draw through repetition after Diva gave her back-to- back checks. Game one between the players two had ended in a draw on Saturday. Now the winner for the final match will be decided in the tiebreaker which is set to be played tomorrow. In the tie breaks, two rapid matches of 10 minutes each will be played with a 10-second increment after every move.

13:31 The all-India clash guarantees a spot in next year's Fiday women's candidates tournament where the winner will earn the right to challenge Zu Wjun for the world championship title. And now before we end the bulletin, the headlines once again. Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes Chola Empire as ancient road map for new India. says its achievements remain source of inspiration for modern India. Prime Minister highlights rapid growth of space startups in his monkey bath program on Akashwani as it grew five-fold in 5 years. Defense Minister Rajnad Singh says seamless logistics were key factor in success of operation Sindur. IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat today and East Rajasthan till tomorrow. In cricket,

14:16 Indian captain Shugman Gil hits fourth century of series in fourth test against host England at Manchester. And in Fiday, women's World Cup 2025 final between Konu Hampy and Diva Deshmuk goes into a tiebreak after ending in a draw. And that's all in the news at 9. Good night. [Music]