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0815 HRS                                            01.06.2018 THE HEADLINES:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold bilateral talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong on issues of mutual interest today. Supreme Court directs Centre not to disburse any grants to States not registering domestic workers under Unorganised Workers Social Security Act. Centre approves construction of 1 lakh 50 thousand houses for urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Enforcement Directorate slaps penalty of over 121 crore rupees on BCCI and others for alleged violation of FEMA law. Railways allows passengers to book their tickets from counters using VIKALP scheme. Pakistan government directs interior ministry to block national identity card and passport of former president General Pervez Musharraf. And, in French Open; India's Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin enter pre-quarterfinals in men's doubles.                                                                         <><><> Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold high level bilateral talks with Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong on issues of mutual interest today. A gamut of strategic, economic and technological issues is likely to figure during their talks. Both leaders are expected to review the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement during their bilateral talks. India and Singapore will also sign and exchange agreements and MoUs in areas of higher education, capacity building, defence, urban infrastructure, people to people contacts followed by a joint statement. Mr. Modi who reached Singapore yesterday on the third and last leg of thr three nation tour will also take part in a series of events today. He will call on Singapore President Halimah Yakub and visit Nanyang Technical University to interact with the Students. Later, in the day Mr Modi, will deliver a key-note address in the 18th Shangri La dialogue, a global platform that discusses security related issues in the Asia Pacific region. Mr Modi is the first Indian leader to deliver a key note address at this international forum. More from our correspondent: "The Shangri La dialogue, also known as Asia Security Summit is an annual meeting of defence ministers and senior military officials  from over 50 countries. Since its launch in 2002, the dialogue has built confidence and fostered security cooperation among the participant countries. The event, being  organised by London based International Institute for Strategic studies, highlights the emerging security challenges before the member countries for  detailed discussion. The forum offers Mr Modi just the right platform to articulate the definitive perspective from New Delhi on India’s interests in ensuring peace in the Asia Pacific region. The key note address by the Prime Minister today is also likely to underscore India’s concerns about cross border terrorism and the need to counter it at the global level.  With Sudhindra this is Suprashanti from Singapore." <><><>  Centre has approved construction of one lakh fifty thousand houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, in a press release said that latest approval entails an investment of 7,227 crore rupees with central assistance of 2,209 crore rupees. The approval was given in the 34th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee at its meeting held at New Delhi. Andhra Pradesh was sanctioned more than 56,000 houses, while Uttar Pradesh got nearly 23,000 houses Madhya Pradesh around 18,000, Jharkhand got more than 14,000 and Maharashtra around 13,500 houses. Other states for which houses were approved included Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Punjab and Assam. <><><>  The Supreme Court has directed the Centre not to disburse any grants to the states which have not registered domestic workers under the Unorganised Workers Social Security Act. The apex court expressed disappointment after it was informed that several states have not complied with its direction for starting registration process from February this year. The directions to the Centre came on a petition filed by an NGO, which had told the court that despite the Act coming into force in 2008 and framing of several schemes, no domestic worker has enjoyed their benefits. A bench of Justices Kurian Joseph and M M Shantanagoudar issued notices to all state governments and asked the chief secretaries of each state  to file a status report on action taken in compliance with its earlier orders. The court has posted the matter for further hearing on August 8th. <><><>  Union Law and Justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said, the government has impeccable commitment for free judiciary and stressed on the need for accountability in the judiciary. Addressing intellectuals and BJP leaders on four years of transformation of India in Hyderabad yesterday, he said, appointments in judiciary must be fare and reasonable and good people must get stake and marginalised community also should find space in it. <><><>  The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference was inaugurated yesterday by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Air Headquarters in New Delhi. The Defence Minister also commended the IAF for its key role in nation building by way of promoting regional connectivity to support UDAN scheme. The IAF has opened up several of its airfields for civil aircraft operations for the scheme. <><><>  In Bihar, 14 people were killed and 8 injured due to thunderstorm and lightning in several parts of the state last night. Expressing grief over the incident Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex gratia of four lakh rupees to the next of the kin of the deceased. Crops, including Mango, Litchi, Maize and Banana, have been destroyed due to storm. The MeT department has forecast more thunderstorm in the next 24 hours in several parts of the state. In Andhra Pradesh, atleast seven persons were dead and three injured due to Thunderstorms in different districts of the state last night.  <><><>  The Delhi government has issued an advisory asking people to be cautious in wake of the spread of Nipah virus in Kerala. The government has asked people to stop consumption of raw date palm sap and take special precaution when it comes to consuming mangoes that have fallen off trees this season. <><><>  Amit Khare, 1985 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre took charge as the Information & Broadcasting Secretary yesterday. Mr Khare replaced NK Sinha who superannuated yesterday. <><><>  The NDA Government has completed four years at the Centre. News Services Division of All India Radio is broadcasting a special series  “Chaar Saal Modi Sarkar” to highlight the achievements of various ministries. In the special series, today we will bring you an interview with the Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi. The theme for today’s programme is “Empowering Women”. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao has been one of the most successful programme of the government. Punjab and Haryana have been the best performing states. In an exclusive interview to AIR, minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said, every police station and hospital will soon have rape kits. "We are putting rape kits in every police station and every hospital. These are boxes in which there is a list of what evidence is needed. They got little test tubes, area of clothes, they got a lock so you finish it, you lock it and send it. The second thing the Prime Minister has ordered along with this ordinance a special court.  So once you have your rape kit your special court it will be easier and people will be most scared of committing this heinous crime." Tune into the FM Gold channel of All India Radio tonight at 9.30 to listen to the complete interview. <><><>  Haryana Government is recruiting 1000 women constables and 73 women sub inspectors to strengthen the women police stations. More from our correspondent:- "Haryana government giving top priority to women's security to strengthen the women police stations, special recruitment of women sub inspectors and women constables is being done. Haryana director general of police BS Sandhu said that. हरियाणा के जितने भी महिला पुलिस स्टेशन हैं करीब 28 हैं उनकेसभी एसएचओ और करीब 25 डीएसपी जो कि थानों केसुपरवाइजरी अफसर हैं उनके बारे में डिटेल में उनकी वर्किंग केबारे में, उनको  क्या प्रोब्लम है, क्या तकलीफ है, काम करने मेंप्रोफेशनली हम उनसे एक्सपेक्ट करते हैं और  पब्लिक क्या उनसेएक्सपेक्ट करती है उनके बारे में हम उनको डिटेल में बताया हैं। The DGP said that the women helpline no 1091 will be centralised and monitoring will be done from police headquarter so that incase of emergency women could be provided immediate help. ASHWINI KUMAR SHARMA, AIR NEWS, CHANDIGARH." <><><>  The Enforcement Directorate has slapped a penalty of over 121 crore rupees on the BCCI, its former president N Srinivasan, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and others for alleged violation of the FEMA law during the T-20 cricket IPL edition in 2009. The ED was investigating the case for the alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Act (FEMA) in transferring over 243 crore rupees out of the country to host the 2009 Indian Premier League edition in South Africa. <><><>  Railways has revised its reservation form to allow passengers to book their tickets from counters by using alternate train accommodation scheme VIKALP. Our correspondent reports currently the scheme is available only for online bookings:- "In the revised reservation form, passengers are given an option either to avail the option of VIKALP scheme or not to avail it. If the option of Vikalp is availed by passengers, they would have to mark  choice of alternate train departing within 48 hours. Opting for VIKALP does not mean that confirmed berth will be provided to passengers in an alternate train. It is subject to the availability of train and berth. Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme-VIKALP was introduced in 2015. SANJEEV JASROTIA, AIR NEWS." <><><> Tourism Minister K. J. Alphons launched the Government guidelines on adventure tourism in India. Releasing the guidelines in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Alphons said, India has immense potential for adventure tourism ranging from the Himalayas to the coastal regions. A report:- "The aim of this initiative is to help adventure tour operators understand and execute safety guidelines in a better manner. These guidelines cover land, air and water based activities which include mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, paragliding, kayaking, scuba diving, river rafting and many other sports. The guidelines codify the standard operating procedures and instructions for risk mitigation and emergencies. It also provide details like safety precautions, training required and insurance. WITH SHASHANK KUMAR's REPORT , VASUNDHRA, AIR NEWS DELHI." <><><>  The Pakistan government has directed the interior ministry to block the national identity card and passport of former president General Pervez Musharraf. A media report said yesterday that the National Data Base Registration Authority and Immigration and Passport Directorate were directed to undertake the action. Complying with a special court's order, the government took the action to restrict the Dubai-based former president's travel and certain facilities available to him as he failed to appear before the court in the high treason case against him.             <><><> And, in French Open Tennis, India's Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin have entered the pre-quarterfinals in men's doubles at Roland Garros last night. The 13th seeded Indo-French pair defeated local team of Benjamin Bonzi and Gregoire Jacq 6-1, 6-2 in a second round match in Paris. <><><>  NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES The results of the bypolls dominate the front pages of the dailies today. With opposition parties emerging triumphant in 11 out of 14 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, the BJP and its allies see red in 2019. "United Opposition turns into lotus eater before 2019," headlines the DNA, adding in sub headlines, "Lok Sabha polls won't be cakewalk for BJP - Opposition road map is to stay united," In a special section on poll results, Hindustan Times writes, "In run up to 2019 Lok Sabha polls, why BJP needs to be worried," adding "United Opposition in UP is more formidable today than it was in 2014." A spate of recent thunderstorms has prompted action by the Centre. Hindustan Times says, "Center to set up expert panel on thunderstorms." Realising the growing importance of India for the Pentagon, the Trump administration announced the renaming of the US Pacific Command. The Times of India writes, US Pacific Command is now Indo-Pacific Command." However, it adds, "renaming does not mean any additional military assets would be dispatched to the Indo-Pacific immediately." In a moving story highlighting the superficiality of borders, The Hindu writes, "Farmer begs EU to let his cow that crossed border live." And finally, if you wish to part ways from your spouse but know your partner too well and happen to be in China, then you might not get a divorce! The Hindu writes, "want a divorce in China? you may have to fail a quiz first". <><><>  MIDDAY NEWS                http://www.newsonair.com/main-audio-new-player.asp?id=56957 1400 Hrs 1st June, 2018 THE HEADLINES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with his Singapore  counterpart Lee Hsien Loong; Both countries sign eight agreements; agree to increase air connectivity. Enforcement Directorate attaches over 4,700 crore rupees worth of assets of Sterling Biotech Group in connection with a 5,000 crore rupee bank fraud case. Special NIA court of Patna today sentenced to life imprisonment, all five accused in 2013 serial bomb blast case at Mahabodhi temple. Home Minister Rajnath Singh launches online Analytical tool to monitor foreign contributions by various organisations under FCRA. European Commission threatens to strike back with a case in WTO at the US decision to impose tariff on steel and aluminium imports from the bloc. In French Open Tennis,  Indian duo of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan to clash with Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic for pre-quarterfinal berths in Paris today. <><><>  India and Singapore today signed eight agreements for enhancing cooperation in the areas of financial services, public administration, cyber security, combating drug trafficking, capacity building and training. The agreements were signed after high level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore today. In a joint press statement after the talks, Mr. Modi said both the countries reviewed bilateral ties and decided to have a road-map to take the relationship forward. "स्किल डेवलपमेंट, प्‍लानिंग और शहरी विकास के क्षेत्र में, हमारे सहयोग मेंअच्‍छी प्रगति हुई है। हमने भारत के 115 एसप्रेशनल डिस्‍ट्रिक्‍ट्स में पानी केलिए नई पहल की है। शुरूआत देखी है आज और कल हमने जो एग्रीमेंट किएहैं वे इस सहयोग को एक नए स्‍तर पर ले जाएंगे।" The Prime Minister said air services agreement will also be reviewed for increasing air connectivity further. He said Indian companies can use Singapore as a springboard to reach ASEAN countries. The Prime Minister said relations between India and Singapore are marked by cordiality and trust and both countries share concern over the challenges of cyber security, terrorism and extremism. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, Singapore can be a gateway for India to enter the South East Asian market. During his remarks at the joint press conference, Mr Lee said  both countries made significant progress in strategic partnership and economic ties are substantial.  "We are collaborating an technology, smart cities and skills development. While Singapore which is a Global Fin.-Tech hub can be a gateway for India to enter south east Asian market. So we agreed to establish a joint working group on Fin-Tech to support this effort.  And we have launched, an initial link for payment systems between NETs and RuPay. So an up grate of this agreement will boost the business and tourism sectors and will bring out two people closer together." The Singapore Prime Minister noted that the defence ties have strengthened with both the navies signing an agreement on logistic cooperation. Later, Mr Lee hosted banquet in honour of Prime Minister. Our correspondent covering the Prime Minsiter's visit has filed this report: "The signing of agreements between India and Singapore demonstrate the resolve of the leadership of both countries to work together in areas of mutual interest. The agreements related to skill development will help the youth in both the countries to acquire advanced skills for employment. The agreement in the area of urban infrastructure helps to speed up smart cities project in India. The agreement between the navies of two countries to get logistic support is poised to  furthers maritime cooperation.  The agreements also facilitate to establish a new level of cooperation on will be established to tackle water issues in 115 aspirational districts in India. WITH SUDHINDRA SUPRASANTHI FOR AIR NEWS SINGAPORE." <><><>  The Enforcement Directorate has attached over 4,700 crore rupees worth of assets of Sterling Biotech Group in connection with a 5,000 crore rupee bank fraud under money laundering case. The agency issued a provisional freezing order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and attached immovable properties of around 4,000 acres, plant and machinery, around 200 bank accounts of various linked companies and promoters, shares worth  6.67 crore rupees and a number of luxury cars of the Vadodara-based pharmaceutical company. This is one of the ED's biggest attachment of assets under the stringent PMLA this year. The ED had registered a criminal case of money laundering against the firm and its promoters Nitin and Chetan Sandesara in October last year, taking cognisance of a CBI FIR in the case made on charges of alleged corruption. It had then conducted about 50 searches at various locations in the country.  The probe agencies had alleged that the firm and its absconding promoters, on the basis of false and fabricated documents, had fraudulently obtained credit facilities of more than 5,000 crore rupees from various banks, which subsequently turned into NPAs. The agency has arrested three people so far in this case -- Delhi-based businessman Gagan Dhawan, former Andhra Bank director Anup Garg and Sterling Biotech Ltd director Rajbhushan Dixit.  <><><>  A special NIA court of Patna today awarded life term to all five convicts in the 2013 Bodhgaya serial bomb blast case. Judge Manoj Kumar Sinha pronounced the judgement. The court on May the 25th had convicted all five in the case. Two monks and several others were injured in serial blasts on the 7th of July 2013 at Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya. NIA had filed the chargesheet on 3rd June 2014. Three of the convicts, Hyder Ali alias Black beauty, Imtiaz Ansari and Mujibullah Ansari are from Ranchi and Umar Siddiqui and Azhar Quraisi are from Chhattisgarh. Ten cylinder bombs went off one after another, at Mahabodhi temple. Three live bombs were also recovered from the spot, which were later defused. The sentenced  persons are also accused of the Gandhi Maidan bomb explosion in Patna which took place on the 27th of October 2013 during Narendra Modi's rally. <><><>  In Meghalaya, curfew was imposed in 11 localities of the capital Shillong  today morning following a clash between a group of bus drivers and residents of Them Metor area. East Khasi Hills District Deputy Commissioner P S Dkhar said the curfew will remain in force till further orders. The district administration has also brought in additional forces to curb violence. Meanwhile, internet service has been suspended. As a precautionary measure schools and colleges have been shut in the city.  Meghalaya Home Minister James K. Sangma has appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony in the violence hit Shillong. Sangma assured the people that the government is closely monitoring the prevailing situation and have taken all measures to restore peace. <><><>  In Jammu & Kashmir, high security alert has been sounded following intelligence inputs about high possibility of terrorist attacks on security forces and security installations in south Kashmir and elsewhere in the Valley. Security sources told AIR that the intelligence agencies have received input about very high possibility of Suicide and hit and run attack on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists fired upon a vehicle of CRPF at Eidgah crossing in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district this morning. Security sources said at least 20 Pakistani Jaish e Mohammad outfit terrorists have infiltrated through Pir Panjal Poonch area along LoC and reached south Kashmir areas recently. The security forces have been put on high alert. The forces grid is apprehending a spike in terrorist attacks in the state, particularly in the Valley. <><><>  The NDA Government has completed four years at the Centre. News Services Division is broadcasting  a special series  “Chaar Saal Modi Sarkar” to highlight the achievements of various ministries. In the special series, today we will bring you an interview with the Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi. The theme of today’s programme is “Empowering Women”. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao has been one of the most successful programmes  of the government. Punjab and Haryana have been the best performing states. In an exclusive interview to All India Radio, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said, every police station and hospital will soon have rape kits. She added these kits will help in fast tracking the investigation in rape cases. Tune into FM Gold channel of All India Radio tonight at 9.30 to listen to the interview. <><><>  Attacks on minor girls have become an issue about which people have demanded curbing measures by the government. Cases of attack on minor girls, women and youngsters are being reported on a regular basis from various areas. There is need to create awareness on Protection of Children from Sexual offences Act (POCSO). In this context senior advocate of Visakhapatnam, Mrs. Jaha Ara, says. "It is responsibility of the government to provide security to women. Apart from POSCO and Nirbhaya Act, stringent laws should be made to pinish the offenders who commit offences against women like capital punishment, life imprisonment, seizure of educational certificated, ban on employment and so on. Parents should take equal responsibility for creating awareness in their sons about sexual harassment against women and its consequences." <><><>  Home Minister Rajnath Singh today launched an online analytical tool to facilitate closer monitoring of flow and utilisation of foreign contributions received by various organisations registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The web-based tool enables decision-makers in various Departments of Government to scrutinize source of foreign funds and their actual use in India. The Home Ministry, in a statement said, it gives them capacity to take data-driven and evidence-based decisions regarding the compliance of the provisions of the FCRA, 2010. <><><>  The reduction in fuel prices continued for the third consecutive day today with oil firms cutting rates of petrol by 6 paise and diesel by 5 paise a litre. The reductions follow softening of international oil rates and the rupee gaining against the dollar. Petrol in Delhi now costs 78 rupees 29 paise a litre and diesel 69 rupees 20 paise per litre, according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. <><><>  Price of Non-subsidised cooking gas LPG has been increased by 48 rupees per cylinder from today in New Delhi. The price of Subsidised LPG has also been increased by 2 rupees 34 paise per cylinder in New Delhi. <><><>  The European Commission has said it will respond with countermeasures to the US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the bloc. The Commission's President Jean-Claude Juncker said in a statement that the unilateral US tariffs are unjustified and at odds with WTO rules. He said the US action leaves the European Union (EU) with no choice but to proceed with a case in the WTO and implement tariffs on imports from the US. A report: "Leaders from affected nations have reacted on the imposition of US tariff. Terming that the US move was illegal, French President Emmanuel Macron said EU would respond in a firm and proportionate manner. Canada also announced retaliatory duties of up to 12.8 billion US dollars in American imports. Mexican Foreign Minister said his country would also impose duties. UK termed US move as just protectionism. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged countries to work constructively together to reduce trade barriers. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said he would agree to a fair deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which is currently being renegotiated with Canada and Mexico, or there would be no deal at all. ARTI RANA, NEWS DESK." <><><>  Domestic stocks today logged marginal losses in afternoon trade amid mixed Asian markets. Sensex, at Bombay stock exchange fell 35 points to 35,287. Nifty at National Stock Exchange also slips 26 points to 10,710. The rupee at Forex market in afternoon deals appreciated 33 paise to 67 rupees and eight paise against the US dollar.          <><><>  In French Open Tennis,  Indian duo of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan will play against Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic for the pre-quarterfinal berths in Paris. India's Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin have entered the pre-quarterfinals in men's doubles at Roland Garros last night. The 13th seeded Indo-French pair defeated local team of Benjamin Bonzi and Gregoire Jacq 6-1, 6-2 in a second round match. <><><>  NEWS AT NINE      http://www.newsonair.com/main-audio-new-player.asp?id=56997 2100 HRS. 01st June, 2018 THE HEADLINES:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts that technology is helping in breaking social barriers and providing good governance; Says all countries can prosper through freedom of navigation and peaceful resolution of disputes as per international law. High alert sounded in Jammu and Kashmir in wake of possibility of terrorist attacks on security forces.  Government launches Income Tax Reward Scheme to get people’s participation in curbing black money. CBI summons former Finance Minister P Chidambaram to appear  before it on 6th of this month in INX media case. India supports landmark decision for a comprehensive reform of the United Nation's development system. In French Open Tennis, Duo of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan bows out of the second round of Men's doubles. []<><><>[] Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, technology is helping in breaking social barriers and providing good governance and better services to citizens. Interacting with students at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore today, the Prime Minister said that his government is taking several measures to bring the fruits of technology to the common man. He said space technology has helped predict weather close to 100 per cent accuracy. He said technology should be affordable, user-friendly and accessible and technology with ethics and human values is beneficial to mankind. "अगर इनोवेशन, टेक्‍नोलोजी अगर डेडिकेटिड टू दी ह्यूमन वैल्‍यूस है वो मानव जात की बहुत बड़ीताकत बन सकता है। हमने अपने जीवन यात्रा अगर हम पत्‍थर युग से शुरू करें तो आज तक हम जहांपहुंचे हैं हमें यहां पहुंचाने में हर युग में इनोवेशन ने, टेक्‍नोलोजी ने कोई न कोई रोल प्‍ले किया है जिसनेहमें यहां पहुंचाया है और इन सब के अंदर एथिक्‍स, वैल्‍यूस, ह्यूमैनिटी ये इनबिल्‍ट था।" Mr Modi said, 21st century belongs to Asia and it is now India’s turn to prove itself at global level. He said Asian countries could provide conflict-free environment for peaceful and harmonious coexistence. Later, delivering key note address at Shangri-La Dialogue this evening, Prime Minister appealed to international community to keep sea and air lanes free from conflict and tensions. He said countries should keep the differences aside and be sensitive to each others interests for ensuring peace and harmony in the region. " We should all have equal access as right under International law to the use of common places on the sea and in the air that would require freedom of navigation commerce,  and peaceful settlement of dispute in accordance with International laws.   When we all agree to live by that code, our sea lanes will be pathways to prosperity and corridors of peace. We will also be able to come together to prevent maritime crimes, preserve marine ecology." The Prime Minister said, all countries should have access to sea and water lanes under rule of law as they are pathways to peace and prosperity. "Stating that Indo Pacific region is the home to global opportunities, the Prime Minister called for collective efforts to tackle emerging challenges related to international waters. On this occasion, he suggested five principals for co-existance of nations namely Respect, dialogue, Cooperation,Peace and prosperity .He outlined the efforts being made by India to enhance its relations with neighbourhood, particularly ASEAN countries. Mr Modi  asserted that India  is ready to work with all countries based on sovereignty and mutual respect and India’s engagements with Indo Pacific region will be inclusive. The Prime Minister  reiterated that Asia holds the  future for 21st century and India's role in it is that of open and free world order. With Sudhindra this is Suprashanti for AIR News Singapore." []<><><>[] In Jammu & Kashmir, a high security alert has been sounded following intelligence inputs about strong possibility of terrorist attacks on security forces and security installations in south Kashmir and elsewhere in the Valley. Security sources said at least 20 Pakistani Jaish e Mohammad outfit terrorists have infiltrated through Pir Panjal Poonch area along LoC and reached south Kashmir areas recently. Sources said, these terrorists have distributed a large number of hand grenades to the Over Ground Workers to be thrown on security forces or security establishments in next at least two to three days. The intelligence agencies also received input about very high possibility of Suicide and hit and run attack on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Security sources said, necessary instructions have been issued for various security forces agencies. []<><><>[] Government has launched Income Tax Reward Scheme to get people’s participation in its efforts to unearth black money and reduce incidences of tax evasion. The Income Tax Department issued new Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme- 2018 in which a person can get reward up to one crore rupees for giving specific information in prescribed manner about benami transactions and properties as well as proceeds from such properties which are actionable. Person who will give specific information about undisclosed black money stashed abroad will get reward of five crore rupees. Foreigners will also be eligible for such reward. Identity of the persons giving information will not be disclosed.  The scheme is aimed at encouraging people to give information about benami transactions and properties as well as income earned on such properties by such hidden investors and beneficial owners. In a statement, IT Department said the move came as  it was found in many cases that black money was invested in properties in the names of others, even though benefits were enjoyed by the investor concealing his beneficial ownership in his tax returns.  Besides, the  Department also launched a revised Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme. Under the revised scheme, a person can get reward up to 50 lakh rupees  for giving specific information about  black money and tax evasion. on income.  With Diwaker, Anand Kumar AIR News Delhi. []<><><>[] Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will expand his cabinet on the 6th of this month. Briefing reporters in Bengaluru today, Congress in-charge for Karnataka Affairs KC Venugopal said the two alliance partners have reached an agreement about portfolio allocation. Mr Venugopal said, Congress will have 22 portfolios including Home, Irrigation, Revenue, Agriculture, Health, while JD(S) will have 12 portfolios including Finance, Public Works Department, Tourism and Power. He said the JD(S) and Congress have also decided to prepare a common minimum programme and work accordingly. []<><><>[] On the completion of four years of the NDA Government, News Services Division of All India Radio is broadcasting a special series  “Chaar Saal Modi Sarkar” to highlight the achievements of various ministries. Today we will bring you an interview with the Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi. The theme for today’s programme is “Empowering Women”. The Minister said, every police station and hospital will soon have rape kits which will help in fast tracking the investigation in these cases. The full interview can be heard on the FM Gold channel at 9.30 tonight. []<><><>[] Talking exclusively to AIR, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Dr Virendra Kumar said that the government has done a lot for the welfare and safety of women and children in the country. "Dr Virendra Kumar said, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme  has brought the desired results in the States which were very poor in girl child sex ratio. He said, the states have witnessed improvement in the declining girl child sex ratio. The Minister also spoke about Ministry's initiative of setting up of One Stop Centre to support women affected by violence. He said, the Centre aims to facilitate access to an integrated range of services including medical aid, police assistance, legal aid, case management, psycho-social counselling and temporary support services to women affected by violence. "बेटी को सशक्‍त बनाने के लिए, महिलाओं को सशक्‍त बनाने के लिए सरकार के द्वारा बहुत सारे प्रयासकिए गए। उसमें वन स्‍टॉप सेंटर की शुरूआत की गई। वन स्‍टॉप सेंटर के माध्‍यम से एक ही स्‍थान परहिंसा उत्‍पीड़न की शिकार की जो महिलाएं होती हैं उनको वहीं पर पुलिस की सहायता, कानूनी सहायता, चिकित्‍सा सहायता, मनोवैज्ञानिक परामर्श और आवश्‍यकता पड़ने पर मानसिक सुधार गृह भेजना।"With Anand Kumar, Anupam Mishra, AIR NEWS, Delhi." []<><><>[] CBI has summoned former Finance Minister P Chidambaram  to appear  before it on 6th of this month in INX media case. He will be questioned in connection with alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media. The Congress leader was called yesterday for the questioning in the case but he sought another date to comply with the CBI notice.  Yesterday, Delhi High Court had granted Mr. Chidambaram interim protection from arrest till 3rd of July in the case. []<><><>[] India has supported a landmark decision of the UN General Assembly for a comprehensive reform of its development system. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said it will pave the way for a new era of national ownership of development. The General Assembly yesterday gave the green light to a bold new plan to make sustainable development a reality. The 193 member intergovernmental body adopted the reform resolution by consensus. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Tanmay Lal said India had, from the start, extended strong support to the Secretary General's proposals to reform the UN Development System. []<><><>[] Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, military ties with countries like France, Indonesia and Nepal will help strengthen India's defence. Talking to AIR, the Minister said that today's world is multi-polar and the power is spread across the world. Ms. Sitharaman said, India is not only a regional but a global power now. She said India is leading the world in different fields including solar power. The Defence Minister said that our defence production units are not only capable of meeting our domestic requirement but can also export to other countries. []<><><>[] In one of the biggest seizures of smuggled Gold in the recent past, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, DRI has seized 32 kilos of Gold worth over 10 Crore rupees. Acting on a specific  intelligence, the officers of DRI seized the gold smuggled from China into India through the India-China Border in Sikkim. []<><><>[] Benchmark stocks today logged marginal losses as optimism over robust growth data was tempered by renewed concerns of a global trade conflict. While the rupee at forex market appreciated 35 paise against the US dollar.  []<><><>[] In the French Open, the duo of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan were outclassed 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the men's doubles by second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic. The match lasted for an hour and 17 minutes. Bhambri and Sharan were going toe- to- toe against Marach and  Pavic in the first set before they lost 7-5. The second set saw the Austria-Crot pair take their game a notch higher against their Indian opponents, winning the set 6-3. []<><><>[]