Latest All India Radio News & Updates

Ujjain, March 25 (IANS) On the occasion of his 61st birthday on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav delivered a message from the newly established All India Radio (AIR) station in Ujjain.The Chief Minister began his address by reaffirming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s commitment to make the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 in the religious city a grand and world-class event.Delivering his message to people of his home district — which was later broadcast from 17 other …

Hyderabad, March 24 (IANS) Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) reached a new milestone on Tuesday with the launch of its community radio station, Radio MANUU 90.0 FM, at its Gachibowli campus in Hyderabad.​ The station was inaugurated by the Director General of All India Radio, Rajeev Kumar Jain, in the presence of the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan.​Developed by the university’s Instructional Media Centre (IMC), the station aims to serve the community and…

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has announced the allotment of digital time vouchers to recognised National and State political parties, enabling them to avail free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio for the upcoming Assembly elections. The move has been undertaken under Section 39A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with the Commission issuing detailed directions for the allocation of airtime during the General Elections to the…

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Saturday, marking the beginning of a high-profile two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that combines major development initiatives with political engagements and a religious visit. The Prime Minister reached the city from Gujarat and was received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister of State L. Murugan, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and other senior Bharatiya Janata Part…

Madurai, Feb 28 (IANS) Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at the historic Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Sunday. The temple premises and surrounding areas have been brought under heavy police protection, with multiple layers of security deployed to ensure a smooth and incident-free visit.Authorities have installed mobile signal jammers around the temple complex to prevent unauthorised communication during the Prime M…

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Television actress Rajashree Thakur turned nostalgic as she reunited with her former co-star Sharad Kelkar at an awards ceremony, reliving memories of their popular television show “Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar”, which aired from 2005 to 2009. Taking to Instagram, Rajashree shared a string of pictures featuring her and Sharad. She also posted a picture with actress Sayantani Ghosh.The actress penned a heartfelt note about bumping into Sharad after nearly a decade, say…

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Feb 13 (IANS) In an age dominated by social media, television and smartphones, radio continues to hold a special place in people’s lives, blending nostalgia with relevance. As the world marks World Radio Day on February 13, the enduring appeal of the medium once again comes into focus. This year’s theme, ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence,’ underlines the evolving relationship between traditional broadcasting and modern technology.For generations, radio has served as …

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the enduring relevance and transformative power of radio on the occasion of World Radio Day, describing it as a “trusted voice” that connects people across remote villages and bustling cities alike.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “World Radio Day is about celebrating a medium that is a trusted voice for people, be it in remote villages or bustling cities. For years, the radio has delivered timely informat…

Bhopal, Feb 5 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students across the country under the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ on February 6, the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government has directed the district administrations to ensure that the programme is organised in all schools, including non-government schools in the state. The main state-level event will be held at the government-run Subhash Excellence School in Bhopal. While the state’s School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh w…

Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8.Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be accessible worldwide through TV, digital, audio, and emerging platforms.Alongside the main tournament, official warm-up matches will be broadcast on select TV and digital platforms, allowing fans to get an early look at the teams before the opening game.In India, JioStar will broa…