Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist train will be flagged off tomorrow from New Delhi on the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The train will be flagged off by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar and Tourism, Culture, and Development of North Eastern Region Minister G. Kishan Reddy from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in New Delhi.

Under the Dekho Apna Desh initiative, the train will cover some of the prominent sites associated with the life of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The seven nights and eight days long journey will start from New Delhi and the train will halt at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh which is the birthplace of Baba Saheb.

Nation remembers the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary today. President Droupadi Murmu greeted fellow citizens on the occasion. In a message, the President stated that BR Ambedkar's basic mantra - Educate, Organize and Struggle to bring the deprived communities to the mainstream of society - will always remain relevant. President Murmu also highlighted Baba Saheb's faith in the rule of law and commitment to social and economic equality as the backbone of the country's democracy. She urged citizens to pledge to adopt Dr. Ambedkar's ideals and continue to work towards creating an egalitarian and prosperous nation and society.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the success of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. In a tweet today, Mr. Modi said, what can be a greater happiness than the smile that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has spread on the faces of country’s farmers. He has responded to a tweet thread of Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra wherein he spoke about the advantages of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing today. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra attended the programme.

The inaugural train will run between Jaipur and Delhi Cantt. railway station. The regular service of train will start between Ajmer and Delhi Cantt. tomorrow, with stops at Jaipur, Alwar and Gurgaon.

The new Vande Bharat Express will cover the distance between Delhi Cantt. and Ajmer in 5 hours 15 minutes.

As a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to boost career opportunities for India's youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, PMNAM at ITI College in Udhampur on Monday.

Several local business organizations joined the apprenticeship mela to provide jobs to local youth with relevant opportunities to shape their careers through apprenticeship training.

Exercise Cope India 23 has started between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force on Monday. This 11 days exercise is being held at Panagarh, Kalaikunda and Agra air force stations. The exercise aims at enhancing mutual understanding between the two Air Forces and sharing their best practices. In the exercise C-130J, C-17, MC-130J aircrafts are participating.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train on 12th of April at 11 AM through video conferencing. The inaugural train will run between Jaipur and Delhi Cantt. railway station.
 
The Railways Ministry said, regular service of this Vande Bharat Express will start from 13th of April. The train will operate between Ajmer and Delhi having stops at Jaipur, Alwar and Gurgaon. The new Vande Bharat Express will cover the distance between Delhi and Ajmer in five hours 15 minutes. The present fastest train in the same route, Shatabdi Express, takes six hours 15 minutes from Delhi to Ajmer. Railways said, the train will improve connectivity of major tourist destinations in Rajasthan including Pushkar and Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It said, enhanced connectivity will also provide a boost to socio-economic development in the region.

India and Vietnam on Monday emphasized the significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and reiterated their commitment to resolving any disputes in accordance with international law, rejecting threats and unilateral actions that alter the status quo.
 
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a delegation-level meeting on bilateral security cooperation with Vietnamese Public Security Minister Tô Lâm in New Delhi. In the meeting, both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and improving strategic, security, and defense ties to maintain peace, prosperity, and stability in their countries, the region, and the world. In a joint statement, they informed that both the countries have also agreed to strengthen ongoing cooperation in exchanges, capacity building, and training of officials from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam. The leaders further reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific Region. Both leaders also exchanged views on recent developments in their respective regions.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India’s Policy is clear and we want peace but no one can encroach an inch of our land. He said there will be no compromise with the respect of our borders and security forces. Mr. Shah said this after launching the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo village in Anjaw district in Arunachal Pradesh today.

The Home Minister said that security of the border is the security of the nation and keeping this in view Narendra Modi government has given top priority to develop the infrastructure of the international borders of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated President Droupadi Murmu who took a historic sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam. In response to a tweet by the President, the Prime Minister said that this has inspired every Indian. He said, President Droupadi Murmu has time and again shown exceptional leadership.