Digest for 11 June, 2025
PM Modi: 11 Years of Infrastructure Revolution Boosting 'Ease of Living'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked "11 Years of Infra Revolution," stating India's rapidly expanding infrastructure network across railways, highways, ports, and airports significantly boosts 'Ease of Living' and national prosperity. He emphasized that these developments, including smart cities and improved commutes, foster confidence, connectivity, and a self-reliant India. This sustained focus on infrastructure, he noted, lays the foundation for transforming the nation's future and uplifting every citizen.
India to Surpass $825 Billion Exports This Fiscal Amid Global Challenges, Says Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India's exports are set to surpass $825 billion this fiscal (2025-26), building on the record $825 billion achieved in 2024-25, despite global geopolitical challenges. He highlighted India's resilience and projected strong growth, supported by FTAs with UAE, Australia, and EFTA (effective October 1), with the latter committing $100 billion in investment. Key sectors like electronics, engineering, and pharma are expected to drive this export surge.
Rahul Gandhi Urges PM Modi to Address Delays in Scholarships and Poor Hostel Conditions for Marginalised Students
Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Narendra Modi, urging immediate action on two critical issues affecting marginalised students. He highlighted deplorable conditions in residential hostels, citing overcrowding and poor sanitation, and significant delays and failures in post-matric scholarship disbursement. Gandhi called for a nationwide hostel audit, adequate funding, timely scholarship payments, increased amounts, and better coordination with states to ensure educational opportunities for these communities.
Axiom-4 Mission with Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Postponed Due to Falcon-9 Rocket Leak
The Axiom-4 space mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been postponed again due to a liquid oxygen leak detected in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket booster during pre-launch checks. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the delay, stating repairs and further validation tests are necessary before a new launch date is set. The 14-day mission to the International Space Station also features astronauts from Hungary and Poland.
Chhattisgarh Reshuffles 8 IPS Officers for Anti-Maoist Operations Following Officer's Death
The Chhattisgarh government has transferred eight IPS officers of the 2021 batch to strengthen anti-Maoist operations in the state. This strategic reshuffle, deploying them as Additional Superintendents of Police in Naxal-affected districts like Sukma, Dantewada, and Bijapur, comes after ASP Akash Girepunje was killed in an IED blast. The move aims to intensify efforts against Maoist insurgency and enhance security in the region.