Episode Transcript
This is a catch up on three things by the
Innian Express and I am Flora saying a happy New
Year to our listeners. Today is the first of January
and here are the headlines. Speaking of the start of
the year, twenty twenty six, Prime Minister in Narendramodi today
conveyed New Year's greetings to the nation, expressing hope for peace, happiness,
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good health and prosperity in the year. In a post
on social media platform x he wished success and fulfillment
for people in all their endeavors and prayed for harmony
in society. In a separate message, the Prime Minister sheard
a Sanskrit verse highlighting virtues that define a balanced life,
including knowledge, courage, strength, patience, independence, brilliance, compassion and inner detachment.
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Moving on to other news of the day, Railway minista
Ashwini Veshno today announced that India's first bullet train is
expected to be ready by the fifteenth of August twenty
twenty seven. Speaking at rail Bawan, he said the initial
high speed service will run on the Sudat Bilimora section.
The project is part of the Mumbai Hmdabad High Speed
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Rail Corridor, which is being implemented by the National High
Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The announcement marks a key milestone
in India's efforts to introduce modern past rail connectivity and
transformed long distance travel infrastructure. In News from the South,
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the special investigation team probing the alleged Sabrimala gold theft
scandal has informed a court that gold is missing from
the additional temple artifacts. The probe, ordered by the Kerala
High Court initially focused on missing gold from Duara Palka
idols and sanctum door frames. However, in a report submitted
to the Vigilance Court in Colam the sits when the
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issue is broader. Gold was allegedly removed from seven copper
plates at the Prabha Mandalam covering the Shiva and Vali
Rupam idols. Moving on to international news of the day,
several people were killed and others injured after an explosion
at the Constellation Bar in the ski resort town of
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Crans Montana in southwestern Switzerland. Pullis said the blast occurred
around one thirty am local time during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Authorities sealed off the area and imposed a no fly zone,
while local media suggested fireworks at a concert may have
triggered the fire. Pullice said the cause remains unknown. Unverified
videos showed flames engulfing the bar, and a helpline has
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been established for families. In other global news of the day,
Zoharan Mamdani was sworn in as a mayor of New
York City, becoming the first Muslim to lead America's largest city.
The oath ceremony took place shortly after midnight at Manhattan's
Old City Hall subway station. Momnani placed his hand on
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the Holy Quran, using one that belonged to his grandfather
and another owned by historian Arturo Schomberg lent by the
New York Public Library. New York Attorney General Litita James
administered the oath in a private ceremony. That's all for today.
This was a catch up on three things by the
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Indian Express and a very very happy New Year to
our lesters once again.
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