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This bulletin covers the ongoing Mumbai civic body elections, focusing on major leaders arriving to cast their votes, including Uddhav Thackeray and family. Pictures show the presence of Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray, and Aditya Thackeray during voting. The transcript highlights the importance and high stakes of the BMC polls in Mumbai, with alliances and procedures under review. A key quote from the speaker states, 'our victory in this election is going to be confirmed, because from now on, if our opponent is practising what to say after tomorrow's defeat, then I think it's going to be a victory.' The speaker also explains the Election Commission’s protocols regarding machine redundancy in vote counting, ensuring transparency and reliability. No direct identification of the speaker is confirmed from the transcript.

In this bulletin, the Unidentified speaker discusses India's prominent status in several global sectors, including digital payments, vaccine production, steel manufacturing, and startups. The speaker states, 'India is the world's largest digital payment system,' highlighting India's major technological advancements. The bulletin also notes India's achievements in milk and rice production, last-mile delivery in democracy, and the country's efforts to uplift its population, claiming, '25 crore people have come out of poverty in India.' The Unidentified speaker emphasises inclusive growth and welfare reaching every citizen without discrimination, summarising India's rapid development across multiple industries as of today.

This report covers the ongoing elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), described as India's richest civic body. An unidentified speaker notes that 'India's richest civic body, which is going to polls today,' highlighting the significance of the election for Mumbai's infrastructure and governance. The transcript details the arrival of political figures at polling stations, including Balmohan Vidya Mandir in Dadar, a stronghold for the local identity movement. Key issues discussed include the consolidation of Marathi votes and the challenges facing the city, such as traffic congestion, pothole-free roads, and water supply. The speaker emphasizes that as the national financial capital, Mumbai deserves better living conditions and improved infrastructure to match its status as a commercial hub hosting major industrial houses and institutions like the RBI.

During the 78th Army Day Parade held in Jaipur, the Indian Army showcased a massive display of indigenous weapon systems and technological advancements. The event highlighted India's 'Drone Shakti' ecosystem, featuring Swarm drones, Mini Harpy, and the Divyastha battery, which integrates artillery with surveillance capabilities. A key highlight was the SMERCH rocket launcher, described as being 'engineered to dominate deep battle zones with overwhelming firepower' and having a range of 90 km. The parade also featured the Akash and MR-SAM air defence systems, alongside robotic mules and all-terrain vehicles. The broadcast emphasised that the shift from a man-driven to a technology-driven force sends a stern strategic message to adversaries. The display of Atmanirbhar Bharat’s capabilities, including the BrahMos missile and advanced jamming systems, underscores India's preparedness to defend its sovereignty across all terrains and weather conditions.