Welcome to Today in Bharat – May-04-2025, your daily snapshot of the nation’s key developments. From impactful policy launches to transformative projects and significant official engagements, this series brings you the most relevant updates shaping Bharat today. Designed to keep you informed and rooted, each edition cuts through the clutter to highlight what truly matters — in governance, society, and everyday life.
Contents
- 🇮🇳 VP to Visit Dharwad and Uttar Kannada (Karnataka) on 5th May 🌿
- 🗣️ Text of the Vice-President’s Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of BRONCOCON 2025 in New Delhi (Excerpts) 🎤
- 🏅 Prime Minister’s Office: Text of PM’s Address at the Inaugural Ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games via Video Conferencing 🎮
- 💪 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Addresses the Inaugural Ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games 🎉
- 🙏 PM Condoles the Passing of Shri Shivanand Baba 🕊️
- 🗳️ Prime Minister Congratulates Mr. Lawrence Wong on Election Victory 🎉
- 📱 Election Commission: ECI to Soon Launch a Single-Point App for Stakeholders 📲
- 🌾 Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Two Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed in India 🌱
- ⛏️ Ministry of Coal: Minister of State for Coal and Mines Reviews Performance of CMPDI 🏗️
- 🤝 Strengthening India-Belgium Partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal Meets Belgian Minister of Foreign Trade Mr. Theo Francken and Minister-President of Flanders Mr. Matthias Diependaele 🇧🇪
- 🥦 APEDA Mulls Export Growth Strategy for Agri and Processed Foods, Calls Stakeholders for a Chintan Shivir
- 🛡️ Ministry of Defence: Raksha Mantri to Hold Bilateral Talks with His Japanese Counterpart in New Delhi 🇯🇵
🇮🇳 VP to Visit Dharwad and Uttar Kannada (Karnataka) on 5th May 🌿
The Honorable Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji will visit Dharwad and Uttar Kannada in Karnataka on 5th May. The visit aims to strengthen ties with the region, promote local development initiatives, and engage in key discussions on educational and socio-economic growth.
🗣️ Text of the Vice-President’s Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of BRONCOCON 2025 in New Delhi (Excerpts) 🎤
The Honorable Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji delivered a keynote speech at the BRONCOCON 2025 inauguration, highlighting the importance of defense innovation, the role of youth in national security, and India’s growing presence in global military technology and strategic defense conversations.
🏅 Prime Minister’s Office: Text of PM’s Address at the Inaugural Ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games via Video Conferencing 🎮
Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji addressed the 7th Khelo India Youth Games, emphasizing the need for youth engagement in sports to build a healthy and strong nation. He underscored the significance of these games in nurturing future champions and fostering sports culture at the grassroots level. PIB
💪 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Addresses the Inaugural Ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games 🎉
In his speech, the Prime Minister congratulated athletes and participants of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games, encouraging them to excel in their chosen sports. He stressed the importance of promoting physical education and sporting activities for the holistic development of youth in India.
🙏 PM Condoles the Passing of Shri Shivanand Baba 🕊️
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji expressed deep condolences on the passing of Shri Shivanand Baba, a revered spiritual leader. His contributions to society and spirituality were acknowledged, with prayers for peace and strength for the family and followers during this sorrowful time.
🗳️ Prime Minister Congratulates Mr. Lawrence Wong on Election Victory 🎉
PM Modi congratulated Mr. Lawrence Wong for his victory in the recent elections. The Prime Minister expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Singapore, aiming for greater cooperation in various sectors. PIB
📱 Election Commission: ECI to Soon Launch a Single-Point App for Stakeholders 📲
The Election Commission of India will soon launch a unified app to streamline electoral services. This app will subsume over 40 existing IT apps, offering an enhanced user interface and better user experience, improving efficiency and accessibility for all stakeholders.
🌾 Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Two Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed in India 🌱
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties that promise to increase yield and enhance resistance to pests and diseases. This marks a significant step towards India’s agricultural innovation and self-reliance in food security.
⛏️ Ministry of Coal: Minister of State for Coal and Mines Reviews Performance of CMPDI 🏗️
The Minister of State for Coal and Mines conducted a review meeting on the performance of CMPDI, focusing on improving operational efficiency, boosting production capacity, and ensuring sustainability in the coal sector.
🤝 Strengthening India-Belgium Partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal Meets Belgian Minister of Foreign Trade Mr. Theo Francken and Minister-President of Flanders Mr. Matthias Diependaele 🇧🇪
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Ji met with Belgian officials to discuss expanding bilateral trade, enhancing economic cooperation, and exploring new areas of collaboration between India and Belgium, particularly in areas of technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
🥦 APEDA Mulls Export Growth Strategy for Agri and Processed Foods, Calls Stakeholders for a Chintan Shivir
APEDA is working on a strategy to boost the export of agricultural and processed food products from India. A Chintan Shivir (brainstorming session) will be held to engage stakeholders and refine the approach for increasing exports and improving global market access.
🛡️ Ministry of Defence: Raksha Mantri to Hold Bilateral Talks with His Japanese Counterpart in New Delhi 🇯🇵
The Defence Minister of India Shri Rajnath Singh Ji will engage in bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi. The discussions will focus on enhancing defense cooperation, regional security, and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
