Union Minister Amit Shah unveils National Policy 2025 to strengthen cooperatives in country

0:00 Good evening. This is Akashwani. I am Saira Muchaba with the news at 9. Rain in Orisa, West Bengal, Chhattisgar and parts of Maharashtra. Tomorrow deadly clashes erupt in border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia killing at least 12 people. In badminton, India's unatioda upsets compatriate PB Synindhu in China Open at Shanggho. And in cricket, India scored 358 in the first innings against England in the fourth test of Anderson Tendra Trophy in Manchester.

0:45 And now the news in detail. India and the United Kingdom today signed the free trade agreement or FTA at checkers paving the way for shared prosperity of India and UK in various sectors including trade and defense. After the signing of the FDA, Prime Minister Narin Modi in his press statement said the day marks a historic day in bilateral relations of the two countries. The deal is a blueprint for shared prosperity. This agreement will be beneficial to the youth, farmers and MSME sectors in India, said Prime Minister Modi. comprehensive economic and trade

1:32 agreement. Mr. also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister and his government for strongly condemning the terror attack. I'm starm. Those who misuse democratic freedoms to

2:18 undermine democracy itself must be held account. economic offenders. In a statement, UK Prime Minister K Thomas said the free trade agreement is the biggest and most economically significant trade deal that the UK has made since leaving EU. He said the deal will bring huge benefits to both the countries. >> This is the biggest and most economically significant trade deal that the UK has made since leaving the EU. and it's one of the most comprehensive deals that India has ever done. So, thank you Prime Minister for your leadership and for your pragmatism. Today, we're announcing nearly 6 billion pounds in investment and export wins

3:06 between India and the United Kingdom, creating over 2,200 jobs for British workers. >> Later, Foreign Secretary Vikram Mystery briefed media about the bilateral and one-to-one meetings between the two prime ministers. We have a report from our correspondent covering the prime minister's UK visit. >> Foreign secretary Vicram Misti said this landmark agreement will significantly increase trade and investment and economic cooperation between both the countries. >> This landmark agreement will significantly increase trade and investment and economic cooperation between the two countries by lowering tariffs in key sectors. Apart from trade and investment, it would also strengthen innovation and technology collaboration. The two sides have also agreed to negotiate a double contribution

3:51 convention which will be implemented along with the FDA. Foreign secretary said this will facilitate professionals and service providers on both sides and reduce the cost of doing business in both the countries. Both the prime ministers also engaged informally with leading CEOs of business enterprises of the two countries. All the business leaders expressed satisfaction at the conclusion of the free trade agreement. Mr. Ministry said that in addition to the FDA, there were other deliverables >> in order to infuse higher ambition and renewed momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UK and India. Both leaders today adopted the India UK vision 2035 document which will steer the relationship for the next 10 years. Second, both leaders welcome today the adoption of the defense

4:38 industrial roadmap which will open up enormous opportunities for joint collaboration for defense industries of both sides. Third, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Central Bureau of Investigation of India and the UK National Crime Agency. And fourthly and finally, both leaders also expressed great happiness at the increasing collaboration in new and emerging technologies between the two countries, particularly telecom, AI and critical minerals. >> Discussion on counterterrorism was also held where India shared its concerns with UK Rajesh Bali Akashwani News London. >> On the second leg of his donation visit, the prime minister will travel to Maltes tonight. Our correspondent covering the prime minister's Maltese visit reports

5:23 last year during the India visit of Maldives President Dr. Muhammad Moizu both the countries had decided to initiate discussion on a free trade agreement. Talking to our correspondent high commissioner of India to Maldives G Balis Subramanyan said that both the countries have signed terms of reference for the free trade agreement. I am very happy to announce that the terms of reference for the negotiations of free trade agreement has been signed. Earlier this month, commerce secretary was here and they have agreed and we will be soon starting the free trade agreement. So this is a significant step from the vision document that was there which had identified FDA as one of the deliverables between the two countries. >> This is Akash Mani giving you the news. For quick news updates round the clock,

6:09 follow us on Xandle at a newslet. And for details of these stories and more, log on to our website www.news onir.goav.in and download the news on air app. Welcome back. You're listening to news at 9. Minister of Cooperation Amit Sha unveiled the national cooperative policy 2025 in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sha said the policy will play a huge role in achieving the goal of Vix Bharat 2047. He added that the policy aims to realize the vision of prosperity through cooperation by creating a road map at the grassroots level.

6:57 Number party. More from our correspondent. >> The objective of the national cooperative policy is to make cooperative institutions inclusive, manage them professionally, prepare them for the future and be able to create largecale employment and livelihood opportunities especially in rural India.

7:43 This policy entails establishment of two lakh new multi-purpose packs, dairy, fishery cooperative societies covering all the punchs in the country in 5 years. A 48 member national level committee headed by former minister Suresh Prahu has prepared the new national cooperative policy. Axit Vyan Akashwani News Di both the houses of parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition's uproar over various issues. Earlier in the day in the Lok Sabha BJP MP Nishikhan Dubet tabled the reports of the standing committee on communications and information technology. Janard and Mishra BJP also tabled the reports of the standing committee on rural development. Later, law and justice minister Arjun Ramra Magwal moved the readjustment of representation of scheduled tribes in assembly

8:30 constituencies of the state of Goa bill 2024 for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha. Few listed businesses were transacted when it assembled at 11:00 a.m. The upper house bid farewell to the six retiring members representing Tamunad who have completed their tenure. Today deputy chairman Haranch administered the oath to newly nominated member Uchwal Nikam in Chhattiar. 66 mist have surrendered before the police in different districts of Bastar division today. A reward of more than two cr rupees was declared on these mauists. More from our correspondent. >> 25 m surrendered in Bijapur, 15 in Dante, 13 in Kankir, eight in Naranpur while five in Sukma district. All the surrendered moist have been provided an

9:16 incentive amount of 50,000 rupees each under the rehabilitation policy of the state government. Apart from this, other facilities will also be provided to them. Inspector General of Police of Buster Range, Sunda Rajpi said that more than 1,500 moist have surrendered in the buster division during the last 18 months. Vikal Pushukla Akashwani News Ray. The main department has issued a red alert over U Orisa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and parts of Maharashtra tomorrow due to extremely heavy rainfall. Heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over Madhya Pradesh, Vidhar, Chhattisgarh, Orisa, Gangjettic, West Bengal and Charand till the 28th of this month. These conditions will also

10:02 prevail over Himachel Pradesh, Uttarakand, East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gonkarn and Goa till the end of this month. The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai for today and tomorrow. More from our Mumbai correspondent. Apart from Mumbai, the Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert for neighboring districts including Tani and Ryard for today. A yellow alert has been sounded for Parag district for today and tomorrow. On the other hand, a red alert for very heavy rainfall has been issued for Ryard and Ratnagiri districts for tomorrow. Central Maharashtra including parts of Maratada is likely to experience moderate rainfall while Vidurba is under a yellow alert indicating isolated heavy showers. Meanwhile, Mumbai has been experiencing intermittent rain since early morning and civic authorities have been asked to

10:47 remain on high alert. Sweetie Jane Akashwani News Mumbai. In Himachal Pradesh, eight people were killed and 21 injured after a state transport bus fell into a gorge near Tarangala in Mandi district this morning. A total of 29 passengers were on board the bus which was on route from Sar Kaga to Dulgapur. The government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured after clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia in a dramatic escalation of the longunning border row between the two neighbors. Both the countries have blamed each other for starting the fight. Cambodia reportedly fired rockets into Thailand, prompting Thai F-16 air strikes. Most casualties, including an 8-year-old boy,

11:33 occurred during a rocket attack in Thailand's Sisak province. Both sides exchanged gunfire this morning with each claiming the other had fired the first shot. On to sports now. In Benton, India's Anati Huda pulled off the biggest win of her career today, upsetting two-time Olympic medalist compatriate PB Synindhu in the China Open Super 1000 round 16 in Shangzu. The 17-year-old showed boys and tactical clarity in the 76-minute match. In men's doubles, Indian pair Satik Sai Rajani Reddi and Chiraak Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight game win over Indonesia's Leo Raley Carnando and Vegas Molana. However, in men's singles, HSOi made an exit in the second round. In cricket, host England

12:20 were 115 for no loss in their first innings against India on day two in the fourth test of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy in Manchester when reports last came in. Earlier India were all out for 358 runs in their first innings. Sai Sudaran with 61 runs was the top scorer followed by Yoshasi Jazw with 58 and Brishop Pant with 54 runs. For host Ben Stokes claimed highest five wickets. A group of artists called on President Draadi Murmmo at Rajpati Bhavan today. The group of 29 artists from Jharan Toisa in West Bengal were staying at Rajpati Bhavan since the 14th of this month and took part in the second edition of Kala Utsav 2025. President Murmu witnessed the art exhibition and

13:07 appreciated their contributions to India's important traditional art forms. And now before we end the bulletin, the headlines once again. India and UK signed landmark free trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs and creating thousands of new jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls it a blueprint for shared prosperity. UK Prime Minister says deal will bring huge benefits to both countries. Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Sha unveils national policy 2025 to strengthen cooperatives in country. Med department issues red alert for rain in Urisa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and parts of Maharashtra tomorrow. Deadly clashes erupt in border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia killing at least 12 people. In badminton, India's huda upsets

13:53 compatriate PB Synindhu in China Open at Changu. And in cricket, India scored 358 in the first innings against England in the fourth test of Anderson Tendulkar Trophy in Manchester. That's all in the news at 9. Good night.